WordPress plugin
Simple File List security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical3
- High7
- Medium12
- Low0
All Simple File List vulnerabilities
- Critical9.1Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion
≤6.3.11No patch available
- High7.5Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read
≤6.3.11No patch available
- High7.2Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤6.3.11No patch available
- Medium6.1Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
≤6.3.8Update to 6.3.9
- Medium6.5Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Operations (Deletion / Move / Folder Creation / Download) via 'frontmanage' Shortcode Attribute
≤6.3.7Update to 6.3.8
- High7.5Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion via Path Traversal in 'eeSubFolder' Parameter
≤6.3.7Update to 6.3.8
- High7.5Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated File Modification via simplefilelist_edit_job AJAX Action
≤6.3.7Update to 6.3.8
- Medium6.5Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Download
≤6.1.15Update to 6.1.16
- Medium4.3Missing Authorization
≤6.3.7Update to 6.3.8
- Medium5.3Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download
≤6.1.14Update to 6.1.15
- Medium5.3Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Minor Settings Update
≤6.1.13Update to 6.1.14
- Medium6.1Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
≤6.1.12Update to 6.1.13
- Medium4.4Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via settings
≤6.1.9Update to 6.1.10
- Critical9.1Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion
≤6.1.9Update to 6.1.10
- Medium4.4Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤6.0.9Update to 6.0.10
- High8.8Cross-Site Request Forgery to Page Creation
≤4.4.12Update to 4.4.13
- Medium6.1Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
≤4.4.11Update to 4.4.12
- Medium6.1Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
≤4.4.11Update to 4.4.12
- Critical9.8Remote Code Execution
<4.2.3Update to 4.2.3
- Medium6.5Arbitrary File Deletion
≤4.2.7Update to 4.2.8
- High8.6Arbitrary File Deletion
≤3.2.4Update to 3.2.5
- High7.5Arbitrary File Download
≤3.2.7Update to 3.2.8
Simple File List: common questions
Does Simple File List have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 22 known vulnerabilities in Simple File List: 3 critical, 7 high, 12 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Simple File List I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent Simple File List vulnerability?
CVE-2026-39792, published Oct 5, 2026: Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion. Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.1).
Is any Simple File List vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Simple File List vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
