CVE-2026-16616 (GCVE-0-2026-16616)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-19 06:00 – Updated: 2026-08-19 17:47
VLAI
Title
Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Move via Path Traversal
Summary
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.
Severity
8.6 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: yes Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-19 17:40 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
URL Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9631c97e-42e5-43… exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Unknown Simple File List Affected: 0 , ≤ 6.3.11 (semver)
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Credits
Sanjar Tulkinov WPScan
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