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WordPress CVE-2026-1557

HIGH
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2026-02-26 security@wordfence.com
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 26, 2026 - 02:16 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

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Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in WP Responsive Images plugin for WordPress (all versions up to 1.0) through the 'src' parameter to read arbitrary files from the server. This allows unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on affected WordPress installations. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Send HTTP request with malicious 'src' parameter
Exploit
Path traversal sequences traverse directory structure
Execution
Read arbitrary files from server
Impact
Exfiltrate sensitive data

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation WP Responsive Images plugin versions up to 1.0 must be installed and active. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 7.5 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
Remediation Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress instances using WP Responsive Images plugin and disable or deactivate the plugin immediately. …

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CVE-2026-1557 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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