CVE-2026-14327 AR for WordPress <= 8.40 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read via 'file' Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via a directory traversal vulnerability in the AR for WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-14327?
CVE-2026-14327 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in webandprint AR for WordPress, published on 3 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-14327?
How do I fix CVE-2026-14327?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-14327 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-14327 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-14327 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c67p-rxvq-wp57.