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CVE-2026-14524: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in prosolution ProSolution WP Client

0
Critical
Published: 08/16/2026 (08/16/2026, 04:24:52 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: prosolution
Product: ProSolution WP Client

Description

The ProSolution WP Client plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the proSol_fileDeleteProcess function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). An attacker must first call the proSol_fileUploadModalProcess handler to poison their own session with a path-traversal key, then call proSol_fileDeleteProcess with that key as the filename parameter; both steps require only the publicly exposed frontend nonce.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.1critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected software

prosolution

ProSolution WP Client

Affected versions
>=0 <=2.0.8

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/23/2026, 13:27:51 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-14524 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the ProSolution WP Client WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 2.0.8. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the proSol_fileDeleteProcess function, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server. Exploitation requires first invoking the proSol_fileUploadModalProcess handler to inject a path-traversal key into the attacker's session, then calling proSol_fileDeleteProcess with this key as the filename parameter. Both steps require only the publicly exposed frontend nonce, making the attack feasible without authentication. Deleting critical files like wp-config.php can lead to remote code execution.

Potential Impact

An unauthenticated attacker can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin, potentially causing denial of service or enabling remote code execution by removing critical files such as wp-config.php. This compromises the integrity and availability of the affected system.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for suspicious activity involving the proSol_fileUploadModalProcess and proSol_fileDeleteProcess handlers. Avoid exposing frontend nonces publicly if possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2026-07-02T20:05:28.638Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a813f86bf8831d539784aa1

Added to database: 08/16/2026, 04:41:42 UTC

Last enriched: 08/23/2026, 13:27:51 UTC

Last updated: 10/01/2026, 05:08:50 UTC

Views: 109

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