CVE-2026-11912: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in eemitch Simple File List
The Simple File List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file modification due to insufficient authorization checks in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete and modify files on the serve. This vulnerability is exploitable even when the administrator has not enabled the AllowFrontManage setting, because the is_admin() check unconditionally short-circuits the guard before that setting is evaluated.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11912 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Simple File List plugin for WordPress. Versions up to and including 6.3.7 are affected. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily modify or delete files on the server because the plugin's authorization checks are insufficient. Specifically, the is_admin() function short-circuits the authorization guard before the AllowFrontManage setting is evaluated, enabling exploitation even if that setting is disabled.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify or delete files on the affected server, potentially disrupting service or causing data loss. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality but has a high impact on integrity. Availability impact is not indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the plugin and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid enabling the plugin on publicly accessible sites without additional access controls.
CVE-2026-11912: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in eemitch Simple File List
Description
The Simple File List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file modification due to insufficient authorization checks in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete and modify files on the serve. This vulnerability is exploitable even when the administrator has not enabled the AllowFrontManage setting, because the is_admin() check unconditionally short-circuits the guard before that setting is evaluated.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11912 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Simple File List plugin for WordPress. Versions up to and including 6.3.7 are affected. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily modify or delete files on the server because the plugin's authorization checks are insufficient. Specifically, the is_admin() function short-circuits the authorization guard before the AllowFrontManage setting is evaluated, enabling exploitation even if that setting is disabled.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify or delete files on the affected server, potentially disrupting service or causing data loss. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality but has a high impact on integrity. Availability impact is not indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the plugin and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid enabling the plugin on publicly accessible sites without additional access controls.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-10T16:38:42.826Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a365945daaa79a87def1d1a
Added to database: 06/20/2026, 09:11:33 UTC
Last enriched: 06/27/2026, 21:52:25 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 12:46:10 UTC
Views: 102
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