The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-24953 affects Mitchell Bennis Simple File List (up to version 6.1.15). It is an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as a path traversal vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges to access files outside the designated directory by crafting malicious pathnames. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability.

An attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing confidential information. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid exposing the application to untrusted networks or users with unnecessary privileges.