CVE-2026-11912: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in eemitch Simple File List
The Simple File List WordPress plugin has a vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify or delete files on the server due to missing authorization checks in all versions up to and including 6.3.7. The vulnerability bypasses intended settings because of a flawed is_admin() check.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11912 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Simple File List plugin for WordPress by eemitch. It affects all versions up to and including 6.3.7. The plugin fails to properly verify authorization before allowing file modifications, enabling unauthenticated attackers to delete or modify files on the server. The vulnerability is exploitable even if the administrator has not enabled the AllowFrontManage setting, due to the is_admin() check short-circuiting the authorization guard prematurely.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify or delete files on the affected server, leading to integrity loss of files managed by the plugin. Confidentiality and availability impacts are not indicated. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (High), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact to integrity only.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are currently available. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and apply any official patches once released. Until then, consider restricting access to the plugin or disabling it if possible to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-11912: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in eemitch Simple File List
Description
The Simple File List WordPress plugin has a vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify or delete files on the server due to missing authorization checks in all versions up to and including 6.3.7. The vulnerability bypasses intended settings because of a flawed is_admin() check.
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 by eemitch. It affects all versions up to and including 6.3.7. The plugin fails to properly verify authorization before allowing file modifications, enabling unauthenticated attackers to delete or modify files on the server. The vulnerability is exploitable even if the administrator has not enabled the AllowFrontManage setting, due to the is_admin() check short-circuiting the authorization guard prematurely.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify or delete files on the affected server, leading to integrity loss of files managed by the plugin. Confidentiality and availability impacts are not indicated. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (High), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact to integrity only.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are currently available. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and apply any official patches once released. Until then, consider restricting access to the plugin or disabling it if possible to reduce exposure.
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: 6/20/2026, 9:11:33 AM
Last enriched: 6/20/2026, 9:26:23 AM
Last updated: 6/20/2026, 10:16:07 AM
Views: 5
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