CVE-2022-1119 (GCVE-0-2022-1119)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-04-19 20:26 – Updated: 2026-04-08 17:35
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Simple File List <= 3.2.7 - Arbitrary File Download
Summary
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.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CWE
- CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eemitch | Simple File List |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 3.2.7
(semver)
|
guessed |
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