CVE-2026-16616

Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Move via Path Traversal

HIGH
8.6
CVSS Score
Published: August 19, 2026 at 06:00 AM UTC
Updated: October 22, 2026 at 04:09 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorSimplefilelist

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Severity
HIGH8.6
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.7%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

The Simple File List WordPress plugin through 6.3.11 does not validate the source path of a file-move operation reachable by unauthenticated users, allowing them to read arbitrary files on the server and to relocate critical files out of the web root, leading to sensitive information disclosure and potential site takeover.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

0 ≤ v ≤ 6.3.110

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (1)

ExploitVDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9631c97e-42e5-43b0-8998-e106f474ffba/

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitAutomatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

8.6HIGHCISA-ADP
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-22

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