File Manipulation Vulnerability in Simple File List Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-16616
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 19 August 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-16616?
The Simple File List WordPress plugin through version 6.3.11 is vulnerable due to its failure to validate the source path during file-move operations. This issue allows unauthenticated users to access arbitrary files on the server. Moreover, it enables them to move critical files out of the web root, raising significant security concerns related to sensitive information disclosure and potential site takeover.
Affected Version(s)
Simple File List 0 <= 6.3.11
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.