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High
CVE-2023-44227
WordPress Simple File List Plugin <= 6.1.9 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion
Vulnerability Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List.This issue affects Simple File List: from n/a through 6.1.9.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Rafshanzani Suhada (Patchstack Alliance)
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
Simple File List
Vulnerable Versions:
Unknown
Timeline
Official Publish:
April 17th, 2024
Last Modified:
April 28th, 2026
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H