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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24953 affects the WordPress Simple File List plugin through version 6.1.15. A logged-in user could abuse path traversal to download files outside the intended directory. The main business risk is exposure of sensitive site files or data. Public sources do not state active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a timely remediation item for affected WordPress sites. It is not currently supported as a crisis-level issue by the provided sources, but the confidentiality impact is high if sensitive files are exposed.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-22 path traversal in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List, package simple-file-list. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network exploitable, low complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact. The source description lists versions through <= 6.1.15 as affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites running Simple File List version 6.1.15 or earlier, especially where untrusted or low-privileged users can authenticate. Unauthenticated exposure is not supported by the provided CVSS vector.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability allows arbitrary file download via path traversal. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires network access and low privileges. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source claims active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The provided source data has a minor inconsistency: the affected array shows version "0" while the CVE description and Patchstack title state through <= 6.1.15. No fixed version or vendor patch details are included in the bundle; validate against current vendor/Patchstack guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the Simple File List plugin.
- If running version 6.1.15 or earlier, check vendor and Patchstack guidance immediately.
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Back up sites before making plugin changes.
- Monitor for suspicious file download activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Simple File List plugin is installed.
- Record the installed plugin version on each WordPress site.
- Flag versions 6.1.15 or earlier for remediation review.
- Review user roles that can access plugin file functions.
- Check web and application logs for unusual file download patterns.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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