CVE-2018-25326 HIGH

CVE-2018-25326: Google Drive for WordPress 2.2 Path Traversal RCE via gdrive-ajaxs.php

Vendor Wp-Google-Drive
Product Google Drive
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published May 17, 2026
Last update May 18, 2026

CVSS base score

8.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Google Drive for WordPress 2.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by injecting directory traversal sequences in the file_name parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to gdrive-ajaxs.php with the ajaxstype parameter set to del_fl_bkp and file_name containing traversal sequences ../../wp-config.php to access sensitive configuration files.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

A path traversal vulnerability in wp-google-drive Google Drive allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server by manipulating file path parameters. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. An attacker can access sensitive files outside the intended directory structure.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and other sensitive data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can access sensitive files like wp-config.php, database backups, and private user data without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2026 CVE published
May 18, 2026 Record updated

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