CVE-2025-14867
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Path Traversal in WordPress Flashcard Plugin Allows Arbitrary File Read

Publication date: 2026-01-07

Last updated on: 2026-01-07

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Flashcard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 0.9 via the 'source' attribute of the 'flashcard' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
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Published
2026-01-07
Last Modified
2026-01-07
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2026-06-16
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2026-01-07
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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Vendor Product Version / Range
flashcard_plugin flashcard to 0.9 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Path Traversal issue in the Flashcard plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 0.9. It occurs via the 'source' attribute of the 'flashcard' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor level access or higher to read arbitrary files on the server.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with contributor level access or above can exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing confidential information and compromising the security of the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with contributor level access and above to read arbitrary files on the server, which can include sensitive information. Such unauthorized access to sensitive data could lead to violations of data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, as it compromises the confidentiality of personal or protected health information stored on the server.

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