What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple File List: from n/a through <= 6.3.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Simple File List versions 6.3.8 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who visit affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component, potentially affecting other parts of the application.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers when they visit a crafted link or page.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 13, 2026
CVE published