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 for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 8.40 via the 'file' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Exploitation requires an attacker to first obtain a valid nonce and secure nonce via the publicly accessible ar_get_fresh_nonce and ar_process_user_image nopriv AJAX handlers, and to reproduce the encryption key locally — both steps are fully achievable by an unauthenticated attacker on any default free or unlicensed installation where ar_licence_key is unset.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14327 describes a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the AR for WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 8.40. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'file' parameter, enabling unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary server files. Exploitation requires first obtaining a valid nonce via publicly accessible AJAX handlers and reproducing the encryption key locally, which is feasible on default free or unlicensed installations lacking a set license key. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), indicating high impact on confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect the integrity or availability of the system. The attack requires no privileges or user interaction but depends on conditions present in default or unlicensed plugin installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix has been confirmed at this time. Users should verify the vendor advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, it is recommended to avoid using unlicensed or default installations where the license key is unset, as these conditions enable exploitation. Monitoring vendor communications for an official fix is advised.
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 for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 8.40 via the 'file' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Exploitation requires an attacker to first obtain a valid nonce and secure nonce via the publicly accessible ar_get_fresh_nonce and ar_process_user_image nopriv AJAX handlers, and to reproduce the encryption key locally — both steps are fully achievable by an unauthenticated attacker on any default free or unlicensed installation where ar_licence_key is unset.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14327 describes a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the AR for WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 8.40. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'file' parameter, enabling unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary server files. Exploitation requires first obtaining a valid nonce via publicly accessible AJAX handlers and reproducing the encryption key locally, which is feasible on default free or unlicensed installations lacking a set license key. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), indicating high impact on confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect the integrity or availability of the system. The attack requires no privileges or user interaction but depends on conditions present in default or unlicensed plugin installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix has been confirmed at this time. Users should verify the vendor advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, it is recommended to avoid using unlicensed or default installations where the license key is unset, as these conditions enable exploitation. Monitoring vendor communications for an official fix is advised.
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: 07/10/2026, 08:48:09 UTC
Last updated: 08/17/2026, 00:55:50 UTC
Views: 164
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