Vulnerability Description
The WP Responsive Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 via the 'src' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-responsive-images/tags/1.0/SBOutpu
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-responsive-images/tags/1.0/WPRespo
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-responsive-images/tags/1.0/image_h
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-responsive-images/trunk/SBOutputFi
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-responsive-images/trunk/WPResponsi
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-responsive-images/trunk/image_hand
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/22c6f81b-d456-44b9-ba6
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-1557?
CVE-2026-1557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The WP Responsive Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 via the 'src' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to...
How severe is CVE-2026-1557?
CVE-2026-1557 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-1557?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.