CVE-2026-2500: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in davidfcarr Quick Playground
The Quick Playground plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This is due to the `qckply_data()` function passing the user-supplied `filename` POST parameter directly to `file_get_contents()` without any validation, sanitization, or path restriction. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to read arbitrary files on the server, such as `wp-config.php` or `/etc/passwd`, which can contain sensitive information. Note: This vulnerability is only exploitable when the site has been synced with WordPress Playground (the `is_qckply_clone` option is set) or when running on `playground.wordpress.net`.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2500 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Quick Playground plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability arises because the qckply_data() function uses the user-supplied filename POST parameter directly in a file_get_contents() call without validation or sanitization. This allows authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive files like wp-config.php or /etc/passwd. The issue is exploitable only when the site is synced with WordPress Playground (is_qckply_clone option set) or hosted on playground.wordpress.net. There is no vendor-provided patch or official remediation at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials or system configuration. This could lead to further compromise of the WordPress site or underlying server. However, exploitation requires elevated privileges and specific site conditions (sync with WordPress Playground or hosting on playground.wordpress.net). No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator access to trusted users only and avoid syncing the site with WordPress Playground or hosting on playground.wordpress.net if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding a patch or official mitigation.
CVE-2026-2500: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in davidfcarr Quick Playground
Description
The Quick Playground plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This is due to the `qckply_data()` function passing the user-supplied `filename` POST parameter directly to `file_get_contents()` without any validation, sanitization, or path restriction. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to read arbitrary files on the server, such as `wp-config.php` or `/etc/passwd`, which can contain sensitive information. Note: This vulnerability is only exploitable when the site has been synced with WordPress Playground (the `is_qckply_clone` option is set) or when running on `playground.wordpress.net`.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.4medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2500 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Quick Playground plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability arises because the qckply_data() function uses the user-supplied filename POST parameter directly in a file_get_contents() call without validation or sanitization. This allows authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive files like wp-config.php or /etc/passwd. The issue is exploitable only when the site is synced with WordPress Playground (is_qckply_clone option set) or hosted on playground.wordpress.net. There is no vendor-provided patch or official remediation at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials or system configuration. This could lead to further compromise of the WordPress site or underlying server. However, exploitation requires elevated privileges and specific site conditions (sync with WordPress Playground or hosting on playground.wordpress.net). No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator access to trusted users only and avoid syncing the site with WordPress Playground or hosting on playground.wordpress.net if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding a patch or official mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-13T21:47:55.634Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a23950fe29bf47b5005f7f1
Added to database: 6/6/2026, 3:33:35 AM
Last enriched: 6/6/2026, 3:49:14 AM
Last updated: 6/7/2026, 6:26:36 AM
Views: 12
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