CVE-2025-47450 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-47450: WordPress Simple File List plugin <= 6.1.13 - Settings Change Vulnerability

Vendor Mitchell Bennis
Product Simple File List
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published May 7, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Simple File List: from n/a through <= 6.1.13.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Simple File List versions 6.1.13 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify file data through network requests. The vulnerability does not expose sensitive information or disrupt availability, but permits unauthorized changes to file listings or metadata. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 6.1.13 when available.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify file list data or metadata without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter file listings or associated data without logging in, potentially corrupting file organization or metadata.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 7, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated