Local File Read Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin Admin Word Count Column
CVE-2022-50953

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Admin-word-count-column
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-50953?

The Admin Word Count Column plugin for WordPress version 2.2 has a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit local file reading. By utilizing null byte injection in the path parameter, attackers can craft GET requests to 'download-csv.php' with directory traversal sequences, bypassing file restrictions. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including system configuration files.

Affected Version(s)

admin-word-count-column 2.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-50953 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50845
exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-word-count-column/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-adm...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Hassan Khan Yusufzai - Splint3r7
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