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CVE-2019-15834: WordPress webp-converter-for-media can be tricked into actions

CVE-2019-15834 · published 7 years ago

Summary

The webp-converter-for-media plugin for WordPress, versions before 1.0.3, allows a malicious website to cause a logged‑in administrator to perform unintended actions. This could let an attacker change settings or upload files without the admin’s knowledge. Update the plugin to version 1.0.3 or later to stop this behavior.

What to do

Update webp_converter_for_media_project webp_converter_for_media to version 1.0.3 or later.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
webp_converter_for_media_project	webp_converter_for_media	< 1.0.3 `cpe:2.3:a:webp_converter_for_media_project:webp_converter_for_media::::::wordpress::*`

Original advisory text

The webp-converter-for-media plugin before 1.0.3 for WordPress has CSRF.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/webp-converter-for-media/#developers Release Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9400 Patch Third Party Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker full control (estimated)

Severity

8.8 High

Exploitation

<1% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-352Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Timeline

Published30 Aug 2019

Updated4 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2019-15834 · NVD

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