CVE-2022-1119

HIGH
Published Apr 19, 20224y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.5 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Apr 19, 2022 4y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.5
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
3.6
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity None
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-22 Path Traversal Resource Mgmt

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
simplefilelistsimple-file-list* <3.2.8

References 4

  • docs.google.com https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qIZXTzEpI4tO6832vk1KfsSAroT0FY2l--THlhJ8z3c/edit
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-file-list/trunk/includes/ee-downloader.php?rev=2071880
    PatchThird Party Advisory
  • wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/075a3cc5-1970-4b64-a16f-3ec97e22b606
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ff21241d-e488-4460-b8c2-d5a070c8c107?source=cve

Remediation

  • plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-file-list/trunk/includes/ee-downloader.php?rev=2071880
    PatchThird Party Advisory