CVE-2025-68591: Missing Authorization in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Simple File List: from n/a through <= 6.1.18.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-68591 affects Mitchell Bennis Simple File List versions up to 6.1.18 and arises from missing authorization controls. This improper access control configuration allows users with some privileges to perform unauthorized actions that could affect the integrity and availability of the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to perform unauthorized operations that may alter data or disrupt service availability. Confidentiality is not impacted. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations in Simple File List to ensure proper authorization enforcement. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this issue.
CVE-2025-68591: Missing Authorization in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Simple File List: from n/a through <= 6.1.18.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-68591 affects Mitchell Bennis Simple File List versions up to 6.1.18 and arises from missing authorization controls. This improper access control configuration allows users with some privileges to perform unauthorized actions that could affect the integrity and availability of the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to perform unauthorized operations that may alter data or disrupt service availability. Confidentiality is not impacted. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations in Simple File List to ensure proper authorization enforcement. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-19T10:17:41.811Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 694bea23279c98bf57f752c7
Added to database: 12/24/2025, 1:26:59 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 7:27:20 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 7:46:59 PM
Views: 72
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