CVE-2022-50953

6.2 MEDIUM
Published: June 08, 2026 Modified: June 08, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
23th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)