CVE-2026-14955: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Themehigh Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro)
The Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.7 via the 'thwcfe_legacy_file' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14955 is a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Themehigh Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro) WordPress plugin. Versions up to and including 3.7.7 are affected. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'thwcfe_legacy_file' parameter, which allows authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to read arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a low attack complexity. No official patch or remediation level has been provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not allow modification or denial of service but compromises confidentiality. The CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity impact focused on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid exposing sensitive files on the server where possible. Follow up with Themehigh for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-14955: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Themehigh Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro)
Description
The Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.7 via the 'thwcfe_legacy_file' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14955 is a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Themehigh Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro) WordPress plugin. Versions up to and including 3.7.7 are affected. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'thwcfe_legacy_file' parameter, which allows authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to read arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a low attack complexity. No official patch or remediation level has been provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not allow modification or denial of service but compromises confidentiality. The CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity impact focused on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid exposing sensitive files on the server where possible. Follow up with Themehigh for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-07T13:32:03.687Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6459bd9c2644c7f8de9fc6
Added to database: 07/25/2026, 06:37:49 UTC
Last enriched: 08/01/2026, 21:03:00 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 15:05:21 UTC
Views: 94
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