Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Simple File List Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-16617
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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-2026-16617?
The Simple File List plugin for WordPress, up to version 6.3.11, is susceptible to a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. This arises from the plugin's failure to adequately sanitize and escape file descriptions before displaying them on the public file list. When front-end file management is enabled, unauthenticated users can exploit this flaw, allowing malicious scripts to execute in the browsers of visitors who access the affected files.
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.