CVE-2026-16617
Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS via File Description
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 8.8 High
- Published
- Aug 19, 2026
- Updated
- Aug 19, 2026
- Reserved
- Jul 22, 2026
Description
The Simple File List WordPress plugin through 6.3.11 does not properly sanitise and escape a file's description before outputting it on the public file list, allowing unauthenticated users (when front-end file management is enabled) to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute in the browser of any visitor viewing the list.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 8.8 High | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | CISA-ADP |
Weaknesses
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
Simple File ListUnknown |
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References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fc51a940-8e67-45d0-b47d-b16da288ebb3/exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
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