CVE-2020-36847 Simple File List < 4.2.3 - Remote Code Execution
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code on the server by renaming uploaded files to PHP extensions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-36847?
CVE-2020-36847 is a critical vulnerability in eemitch Simple File List, published on 12 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36847?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplefilelist Simple File List.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36847?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36847 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-36847 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36847 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in eemitch Simple File List
Sources
Also known as CVE-2025-34085, GHSA-34hm-qhxq-8vfv.