CVE-2022-50953
CVE-2022-50953 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-56000
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WordPress Plugin admin-word-count-column 2.2 contains a local file read vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploiting null byte injection in the path parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to download-csv.php with a crafted path parameter containing directory traversal sequences and null bytes to bypass file restrictions and read sensitive files like system configuration.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-50953?
- WordPress Plugin admin-word-count-column 2.2 contains a local file read vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploiting null byte injection in the path parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to download-csv.php with a crafted path parameter containing directory traversal sequences and null bytes to bypass file restrictions and read sensitive files like system configuration.
- How severe is CVE-2022-50953?
- CVE-2022-50953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-50953 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-50953?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2022-50953 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-50953 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-56000.
- When was CVE-2022-50953 published?
- CVE-2022-50953 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-word-count-column/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50845
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-admin-word-count-column-local-file-read
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