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CVE-2026-24953
WordPress Simple File List plugin <= 6.1.15 - Arbitrary File Download vulnerability
Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Simple File List: from n/a through <= 6.1.15.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 20, 2026, 4:22 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 20, 2026, 4:55 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-24953 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Simplefilelist simple_file_list
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Update Simple File List to version 6.1.16 or later to fix path traversal.
  • Update Simple File List to version 6.1.16 or later.
  • Apply vendor-provided patches if available.
  • Restrict file access permissions.
  • Validate all user inputs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/simple-file-list/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-file-list-plugin-6-1-15-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 20, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Simple File List: from n/a through <= 6.1.15.
    Added CWE CWE-22
    Added Reference https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/simple-file-list/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-file-list-plugin-6-1-15-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
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