CRITICAL · 9.8

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...

Vulnerability 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

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Admin Word Count Column ProjectAdmin Word Count Column<= 2.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-1390?

CVE-2022-1390 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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...

How severe is CVE-2022-1390?

CVE-2022-1390 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1390?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Admin Word Count Column Project Admin Word Count Column.