WP Enable WebP Plugin Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing arbitrary file uploads has been identified in the WP Enable WebP plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 1.0. The issue arises from inadequate file type validation in the 'wpse_file_and_ext_webp' function. This vulnerability enables authenticated attackers with Author-level access or higher to upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for arbitrary file uploads, with the possibility of executing uploaded files as code, depending on the server configuration.

Remediation

No known patch is available. It is recommended to uninstall the affected plugin and consider a replacement.