Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Move via Path Traversal (CVE-2026-16616) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-16616

Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Move via Path Traversal

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-16616 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Simple File List <= 6.3.11 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Move via Path Traversal. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Unknown/Simple File List (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Aug 19, 2026Updated Aug 19, 2026Source checked Aug 19, 2026First seen by HOL Aug 19, 2026Material review Aug 19, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Unknown/Simple File List (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Unknown/Simple File Listgeneric	0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Unknown/Simple File List.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Aug 19, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Aug 19, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Aug 19, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencewpscan.com

Upstream source description

The Simple File List WordPress plugin through 6.3.11 does not validate the source path of a file-move operation reachable by unauthenticated users, allowing them to read arbitrary files on the server and to relocate critical files out of the web root, leading to sensitive information disclosure and potential site takeover.

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