Vulnerability 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 Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ar-for-wordpress/tags/8.40/ar-wordpre
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ar-for-wordpress/tags/8.40/ar-wordpre
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ar-for-wordpress/tags/8.40/includes/a
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ar-for-wordpress/tags/8.40/includes/a
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cfa375a8-ab07-45da-bc7
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-14327?
CVE-2026-14327 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2026-14327?
CVE-2026-14327 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14327?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.