CVE-2022-50953
MediumCVSS 6.2Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk27th percentile - higher than 27% of all known CVEs
Summary
WordPress plugin admin-word-count-column 2.2 contains a local file read vulnerability allowing 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.
Risk Assessment
The risk is the potential disclosure of sensitive system data, such as server configuration, without authentication, which could lead to further attacks.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately update the plugin to the latest version or remove it if not essential, and restrict access to download-csv.php.
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Original NVD description (English source)
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.