CVE-2022-1119 Simple File List <= 3.2.7 - Arbitrary File Download
Unauthenticated attackers can download arbitrary files from the server via path traversal in the Simple File List WordPress plugin.
- 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-2022-1119?
CVE-2022-1119 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in eemitch Simple File List, published on 19 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Simple File List WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download via the eeFile parameter found in the ~/includes/ee-downloader.php file due to missing controls which makes it possible unauthenticated attackers to supply a path to a file that will subsequently be downloaded, in versions up to and including 3.2.7.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1119?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplefilelist Simple-File-List.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1119?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1119 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2022-1119 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-1119 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in eemitch Simple File List
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m665-jg8v-5m5r.