CVE-2026-2500: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in davidfcarr Quick Playground
The Quick Playground WordPress plugin up to version 1.3.4 contains a path traversal vulnerability. This flaw allows authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting improper validation of a filename parameter. Exploitation requires the site to be synced with WordPress Playground or hosted on playground.wordpress.net. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2500 describes a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Quick Playground plugin for WordPress versions prior to 1.3.5. The vulnerability arises because the qckply_data() function uses a user-supplied filename POST parameter directly in file_get_contents() without validation or path restriction. Authenticated users with Administrator privileges can exploit this to read sensitive files such as wp-config.php or /etc/passwd. The vulnerability is only exploitable when the site is synced with WordPress Playground (is_qckply_clone option set) or running on playground.wordpress.net.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive configuration and system files. This can lead to information disclosure but does not allow code execution or denial of service based on the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently confirmed. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Administrator access carefully and avoid syncing with WordPress Playground or hosting on playground.wordpress.net if possible.
CVE-2026-2500: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in davidfcarr Quick Playground
Description
The Quick Playground WordPress plugin up to version 1.3.4 contains a path traversal vulnerability. This flaw allows authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting improper validation of a filename parameter. Exploitation requires the site to be synced with WordPress Playground or hosted on playground.wordpress.net. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.4.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2500 describes a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Quick Playground plugin for WordPress versions prior to 1.3.5. The vulnerability arises because the qckply_data() function uses a user-supplied filename POST parameter directly in file_get_contents() without validation or path restriction. Authenticated users with Administrator privileges can exploit this to read sensitive files such as wp-config.php or /etc/passwd. The vulnerability is only exploitable when the site is synced with WordPress Playground (is_qckply_clone option set) or running on playground.wordpress.net.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive configuration and system files. This can lead to information disclosure but does not allow code execution or denial of service based on the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently confirmed. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Administrator access carefully and avoid syncing with WordPress Playground or hosting on playground.wordpress.net if possible.
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: 06/06/2026, 03:33:35 UTC
Last enriched: 06/13/2026, 09:59:01 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 50
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