CVE-2026-14327: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in webandprint AR for WordPress
The AR for WordPress plugin contains a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in all versions up to and including 8.40. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting the 'file' parameter. Exploitation requires obtaining a valid nonce and reproducing an encryption key, both achievable on default free or unlicensed installations where the license key is unset. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14327 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the AR for WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 8.40. An unauthenticated attacker can leverage the 'file' parameter to read arbitrary server files containing sensitive information. Successful exploitation requires first obtaining a valid nonce via publicly accessible AJAX handlers (ar_get_fresh_nonce and ar_process_user_image) and reproducing the encryption key locally, which is feasible on default free or unlicensed installations without a set license key (ar_licence_key). This vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges and impacts confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability compromises confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. It affects all installations up to and including version 8.40, especially those without a license key set.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should ensure that the ar_licence_key is set to prevent exploitation on free or unlicensed installations. Monitoring vendor channels for an official patch or update is recommended.
CVE-2026-14327: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in webandprint AR for WordPress
Description
The AR for WordPress plugin contains a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in all versions up to and including 8.40. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting the 'file' parameter. Exploitation requires obtaining a valid nonce and reproducing an encryption key, both achievable on default free or unlicensed installations where the license key is unset. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14327 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the AR for WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 8.40. An unauthenticated attacker can leverage the 'file' parameter to read arbitrary server files containing sensitive information. Successful exploitation requires first obtaining a valid nonce via publicly accessible AJAX handlers (ar_get_fresh_nonce and ar_process_user_image) and reproducing the encryption key locally, which is feasible on default free or unlicensed installations without a set license key (ar_licence_key). This vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges and impacts confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability compromises confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. It affects all installations up to and including version 8.40, especially those without a license key set.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should ensure that the ar_licence_key is set to prevent exploitation on free or unlicensed installations. Monitoring vendor channels for an official patch or update is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-01T12:16:13.432Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4715b027e9c79719a5bc76
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 01:51:44 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 02:06:19 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 03:28:58 UTC
Views: 7
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