PT-2026-78286 · WordPress · Simple File List

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CVE-2026-16617

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Published

2026-08-19

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Updated

2026-08-27

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

VectorAV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Simple File List WordPress plugin versions prior to 6.3.12
Description Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) occurs when the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape a file's description before displaying it on the public file list. When front-end file management is enabled, unauthenticated users can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browser of any visitor viewing the list.
Recommendations Update the Simple File List WordPress plugin to version 6.3.12 or later.

Exploit

Fix

XSS

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-16617

Affected Products

Simple File List