CVE-2022-1390
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
21.9 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
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
- 2022-04-25
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. Its EPSS score was 21.9% on 2026-10-05, 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).
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