CVE-2026-16617

Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS via File Description

Published Aug 19, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Simple File List WordPress plugin through 6.3.11 does not properly sanitise and escape a file's description before outputting it on the public file list, allowing unauthenticated users (when front-end file management is enabled) to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute in the browser of any visitor viewing the list.

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions simple File List
Vendors & Products Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions simple File List
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Weaknesses CWE-79
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Simple File List WordPress plugin through 6.3.11 does not properly sanitise and escape a file's description before outputting it on the public file list, allowing unauthenticated users (when front-end file management is enabled) to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute in the browser of any visitor viewing the list.
Title Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS via File Description
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Aug 19, 2026, 5:49 PM
Reserved
Jul 22, 2026, 2:45 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 19, 2026, 6:17 AM
Modified
Oct 22, 2026, 4:09 PM