CVE-2022-1119: 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 u

high Affects simple-file-list (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.3, updated 2026-10-29; published 2022-04-19; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

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 u

Package: simple-file-list (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <3.2.8
Fixed in: 3.2.8
Severity: high CVSS 7.5
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 20% (97.4th percentile)
Published: 2022-04-19
Source: nvd

References

CWE-22

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