CVE-2026-12119: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in eemitch Simple File List
The Simple File List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized file operations due to a missing authorization check on the 'frontmanage' shortcode attribute in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to perform arbitrary file operations including deletion, move, folder creation, and download. An attacker can create a draft post containing the 'eeSFL' shortcode, render it via the post preview endpoint to harvest the nonce needed to authorize the operations, and then submit file operation requests that bypass the intended authorization checks in includes/ee-list-ops-bar-process.php.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12119 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Simple File List plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 6.3.7. The vulnerability arises from the lack of proper authorization checks on the 'frontmanage' shortcode attribute, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to perform arbitrary file operations. Exploitation requires crafting a draft post containing the 'eeSFL' shortcode and using the post preview endpoint to harvest a nonce that authorizes these operations. The flaw resides in includes/ee-list-ops-bar-process.php, where file operation requests bypass intended authorization controls.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or above to perform unauthorized file operations, including deletion, moving, folder creation, and downloading of files managed by the plugin. This can lead to unauthorized modification or exposure of files on the affected WordPress site. There is no indication of confidentiality impact beyond file operations, and availability impact is not reported. The CVSS score is 6.5 (medium severity), reflecting the need for authentication but low attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress plugin repository to apply an official fix once released. Avoid using the 'frontmanage' shortcode in environments where untrusted contributors have access.
CVE-2026-12119: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in eemitch Simple File List
Description
The Simple File List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized file operations due to a missing authorization check on the 'frontmanage' shortcode attribute in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to perform arbitrary file operations including deletion, move, folder creation, and download. An attacker can create a draft post containing the 'eeSFL' shortcode, render it via the post preview endpoint to harvest the nonce needed to authorize the operations, and then submit file operation requests that bypass the intended authorization checks in includes/ee-list-ops-bar-process.php.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12119 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Simple File List plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 6.3.7. The vulnerability arises from the lack of proper authorization checks on the 'frontmanage' shortcode attribute, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to perform arbitrary file operations. Exploitation requires crafting a draft post containing the 'eeSFL' shortcode and using the post preview endpoint to harvest a nonce that authorizes these operations. The flaw resides in includes/ee-list-ops-bar-process.php, where file operation requests bypass intended authorization controls.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or above to perform unauthorized file operations, including deletion, moving, folder creation, and downloading of files managed by the plugin. This can lead to unauthorized modification or exposure of files on the affected WordPress site. There is no indication of confidentiality impact beyond file operations, and availability impact is not reported. The CVSS score is 6.5 (medium severity), reflecting the need for authentication but low attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress plugin repository to apply an official fix once released. Avoid using the 'frontmanage' shortcode in environments where untrusted contributors have access.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-12T15:00:06.461Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a365945daaa79a87def1d23
Added to database: 06/20/2026, 09:11:33 UTC
Last enriched: 06/27/2026, 21:45:03 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 12:46:10 UTC
Views: 90
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