CVE-2026-16616: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Simple File List
The Simple File List WordPress plugin up to version 6.3.11 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files on the server and move critical files outside the web root. This can lead to sensitive information disclosure and potentially site takeover.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16616 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Simple File List WordPress plugin through version 6.3.11. The plugin fails to properly validate the source path in a file-move operation accessible to unauthenticated users. This flaw enables attackers to read arbitrary files on the server and relocate critical files out of the web root, which can result in sensitive data exposure and may facilitate site takeover.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files on the server and move critical files outside the web root. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information and potentially allow attackers to compromise the website, resulting in site takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's file-move functionality and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the plugin to unauthenticated users.
CVE-2026-16616: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Simple File List
Description
The Simple File List WordPress plugin up to version 6.3.11 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files on the server and move critical files outside the web root. This can lead to sensitive information disclosure and potentially site takeover.
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16616 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Simple File List WordPress plugin through version 6.3.11. The plugin fails to properly validate the source path in a file-move operation accessible to unauthenticated users. This flaw enables attackers to read arbitrary files on the server and relocate critical files out of the web root, which can result in sensitive data exposure and may facilitate site takeover.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files on the server and move critical files outside the web root. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information and potentially allow attackers to compromise the website, resulting in site takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's file-move functionality and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the plugin to unauthenticated users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T14:44:59.993Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a854e91c6e8be033248b26b
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 06:34:57 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 07:11:22 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 09:32:25 UTC
Views: 4
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