CVE-2022-50956
CVE-2022-50956 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% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-55977
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WordPress Plugin amministrazione-aperta 3.7.3 contains a local file read vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploiting insufficient input validation in the open parameter. Attackers can supply file paths through the open GET parameter in dispatcher.php to include and read sensitive files accessible to the web server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-50956?
- WordPress Plugin amministrazione-aperta 3.7.3 contains a local file read vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploiting insufficient input validation in the open parameter. Attackers can supply file paths through the open GET parameter in dispatcher.php to include and read sensitive files accessible to the web server.
- How severe is CVE-2022-50956?
- CVE-2022-50956 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-2022-50956 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-50956?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2022-50956 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-50956 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55977.
- When was CVE-2022-50956 published?
- CVE-2022-50956 was published on 2026-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/amministrazione-aperta/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50838
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-amministrazione-aperta-local-file-read
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