Vulnerability · Published Jul 12, 2025 · Assigned by Wordfence
CVE-2020-36847Simple File List < 4.2.3 - Remote Code Execution
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity unrestricted file upload in Simple File List from eemitch. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 43.5% (higher than 99% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Metasploit.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)43.5%top 1.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack tooling1Metasploit
Official description
The Simple-File-List Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.2.2 via the rename function which can be used to rename uploaded PHP code with a png extension to use a php extension. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| eemitch | Simple File List | 0 – before 4.2.3 |
Weakness: CWE-434 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9eb835fd-6ebf-4162-856c-0366b663a07e?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2286920/simple-file-list
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160221/
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020042711
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/