Vulnerability · Published Aug 19, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2026-16616Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Move via Path Traversal
High 8.6
In plain English
A high-severity path traversal in Simple File List from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 55% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.6High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 45.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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 (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Simple File List | 0 – through 6.3.11 |
Weakness: CWE-22 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9631c97e-42e5-43b0-8998-e106f474ffba/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description