CVE-2026-14955
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Directory Traversal in Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce Pro

Publication date: 2026-07-25

Last updated on: 2026-07-25

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.7 via the 'thwcfe_legacy_file' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

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Published
2026-07-25
Last Modified
2026-07-25
Generated
2026-07-25
AI Q&A
2026-07-25
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-14955
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48764

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Vendor Product Version / Range
themehigh woocommerce_checkout_field_editor_pro to 3.7.7 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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

The Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro) plugin for WordPress has a Directory Traversal vulnerability in versions up to 3.7.7. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting the 'thwcfe_legacy_file' parameter. Sensitive information in these files could be exposed.

Detection Guidance

Check for suspicious file access patterns or unauthorized reads in server logs. Look for requests containing the 'thwcfe_legacy_file' parameter in WooCommerce logs or web server access logs. Use commands like 'grep thwcfe_legacy_file /var/log/nginx/access.log' or 'grep thwcfe_legacy_file /var/log/apache2/access.log' to search for exploitation attempts.

Impact Analysis

If you use this plugin, attackers could access sensitive files on your server, including configuration files, user data, or other confidential information. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or further exploitation of your WordPress site.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage if such breaches occur due to inadequate security measures.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro) plugin to the latest version immediately. If an update is not available, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until a patch is released. Restrict file access permissions on the server to limit exposure.

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