Path Traversal Vulnerability in Google Drive for WordPress by Google
CVE-2018-25326

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Google Drive
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25326?

Google Drive for WordPress version 2.2 is affected by a path traversal vulnerability that enables unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can make specially crafted POST requests to the gdrive-ajaxs.php endpoint, using the ajaxstype parameter set to del_fl_bkp and injecting directory traversal sequences into the file_name parameter, such as ../../wp-config.php. This allows unauthorized access to sensitive configuration files, potentially exposing critical information.

Affected Version(s)

Google Drive 2.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-25326 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44435
exploit
http://lenonleite.com.br/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/google-drive-for-wor...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Lenon Leite
.