CRITICAL

CVE-2022-1390

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

92.0%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The Admin Word Count Column WordPress plugin through 2.2 does not validate the path parameter given to readfile(), which could allow unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on server running old version of PHP susceptible to the null byte technique. This could also lead to RCE by using a Phar Deserialization technique

Technical details

Published
4/25/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1390?

The Admin Word Count Column WordPress plugin through 2.2 does not validate the path parameter given to readfile(), which could allow unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on server running old version of PHP susceptible to the null byte technique. This could also lead to RCE by using a Phar Deserialization technique

Is CVE-2022-1390 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-1390 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 92.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1390?

CVE-2022-1390 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2022-1390 affecting your environment?

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