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High · 8.8 CVE-2026-16617 EUVD-2026-62272GHSA-36w4-4687-hhqj

Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS via File Description

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

Description

The Simple File List WordPress plugin through 6.3.11 does not properly sanitise and escape a file's description before outputting it on the public file list, allowing unauthenticated users (when front-end file management is enabled) to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute in the browser of any visitor viewing the list.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
— Simple File List ≤ 6.3.11 —

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