Simple File List < 4.2.3 - Remote Code Execution
The Simple-File-List Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.2.2 via the rename function which can be used to rename uploaded PHP code with a png extension to use a php extension. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress plugin | Simple File List | < 4.2.3 | 4.2.3 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-434- Platform
- WordPress
- Package
Simple File List- Disclosed
- 02.11.2020
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
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Vulnerability history: Simple File List
All published vulnerabilities of this package (WordPress plugin), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 21
- First → latest
- 05.2019 10.2026
- Without a fix
- 3
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 3
- High 7
- Medium 11
Disclosures per year
- 2019: 2
- 2020: 2
- 2021: 0
- 2022: 3
- 2023: 3
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 2
- 2026: 8
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