CVE-2025-14867
Path Traversal in WordPress Flashcard Plugin Allows Arbitrary File Read
Publication date: 2026-01-07
Last updated on: 2026-01-07
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| flashcard_plugin | flashcard | to 0.9 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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.