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High · 8.6 CVE-2026-16616 EUVD-2026-62271GHSA-jff9-wc66-9356

Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Move via Path Traversal

Published Aug 19, 2026 · Updated Aug 19, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan

Description

The Simple File List WordPress plugin through 6.3.11 does not validate the source path of a file-move operation reachable by unauthenticated users, allowing them to read arbitrary files on the server and to relocate critical files out of the web root, leading to sensitive information disclosure and potential site takeover.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
— Simple File List ≤ 6.3.11 —

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