CVE-2026-24953
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in Simple File List WordPress plugin allows attackers to download arbitrary files from the server by manipulating file paths. It affects all WordPress sites running Simple File List version 6.1.15 or earlier. Attackers can potentially access sensitive system files and configuration data.
💻 Affected Systems
- Simple File List WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete server compromise through retrieval of sensitive files like wp-config.php, SSH keys, or database credentials leading to full site takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive WordPress files, configuration data, and potentially other web-accessible files on the server.
If Mitigated
Limited access to non-critical files if proper file permissions and web server restrictions are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires simple HTTP requests with path traversal sequences. Public proof-of-concept demonstrates arbitrary file download.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 6.1.16 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Simple File List and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 6.1.16 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate Simple File List plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate simple-file-list
Web Server Restrictions
allAdd web server rules to block path traversal attempts
# Apache: RewriteRule ^.*\.\./.*$ - [F,L]
# Nginx: location ~ \.\./ { deny all; }
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict directory access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Simple File List version. If version is 6.1.15 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=simple-file-list --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Simple File List version is 6.1.16 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' sequences to Simple File List endpoints
- Unusual file access patterns from web requests
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET requests with path traversal payloads to /wp-content/plugins/simple-file-list/
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="*simple-file-list*" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*..%2f*")