CVE-2026-1557 WP Responsive Images <= 1.0 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read via src
Unauthenticated attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via path traversal in the WP Responsive Images plugin.
- 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-2026-1557?
CVE-2026-1557 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in stuartbates WP Responsive Images, published on 26 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-1557?
How do I fix CVE-2026-1557?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-1557 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-1557 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-1557 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hvcw-qp77-8m24.