WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2026-39621 Deferred

SpicePress: Dangerous file upload

SpicePress is affected by dangerous file upload. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise. The published affected range is <= 2.3.2.5.

CVE / CNA score 8.8 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
SpicePress
Plugin slug
spicepress
Affected
<= 2.3.2.5
Safe version
> 2.3.2.5
Published
Apr 08, 2026
Weakness
CWE-352 — Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

This CVE was published Apr 08, 2026 and is one of 1 known issue for this theme.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update SpicePress to a release after 2.3.2.5, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in spicethemes SpicePress spicepress allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects SpicePress: from n/a through <= 2.3.2.5.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources