CVE-2026-57382: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple File List: from n/a through <= 6.3.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List (<=6.3.8) is a reflected XSS caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. An attacker can craft malicious input that is reflected in the web page without proper sanitization, potentially leading to script execution in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to user session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. The reflected nature requires user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or output encoding workarounds if feasible and avoid exposing the vulnerable application to untrusted users.
CVE-2026-57382: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple File List: from n/a through <= 6.3.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List (<=6.3.8) is a reflected XSS caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. An attacker can craft malicious input that is reflected in the web page without proper sanitization, potentially leading to script execution in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to user session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. The reflected nature requires user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or output encoding workarounds if feasible and avoid exposing the vulnerable application to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-24T12:46:01.632Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a54b7e468715ace439f79ae
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 10:03:16 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 11:33:21 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 19:47:38 UTC
Views: 2
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