CVE-2026-16616 Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Move via Path Traversal
Unauthenticated attackers can read arbitrary files and move critical files via path traversal in the Simple File List plugin, risking data exposure and site takeover.
- 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-2026-16616?
CVE-2026-16616 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Unknown Simple File List, published on 19 Aug 2026. 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 through 6.3.11 does not validate the source path of a file-move operation reachable by unauthenticated users, allowing them to read arbitrary files on the server and to relocate critical files out of the web root, leading to sensitive information disclosure and potential site takeover.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16616?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16616?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16616 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-2026-16616 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-16616 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jff9-wc66-9356.