CVE-2026-13001 Podlove Podcast Publisher <= 4.5.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload via podlove_image_cache_url Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via the image cache parameter, potentially leading to remote code execution on WordPress sites.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-13001?
CVE-2026-13001 is a critical vulnerability in eteubert Podlove Podcast Publisher, published on 14 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'podlove_handle_cache_files' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-13001?
How do I fix CVE-2026-13001?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-13001 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-13001 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-13001 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7gcx-p8g5-3g9x.