HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-1119
HIGH

CVE-2022-1119

CWE-22Published: April 19, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Simple File List WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download via the eeFile parameter found in the ~/includes/ee-downloader.php file due to missing controls which makes it possible unauthenticated attackers to supply a path to a file that will subsequently be downloaded, in versions up to and including 3.2.7.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-1119 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

simplefilelist1 product(s)
simple-file-list
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-file-list/trunk/includes/ee-downloader.php?rev=2071880
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-file-list/trunk/includes/ee-downloader.php?rev=2071880
ADVISORYhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1qIZXTzEpI4tO6832vk1KfsSAroT0FY2l--THlhJ8z3c/edit
ADVISORYhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/075a3cc5-1970-4b64-a16f-3ec97e22b606
ADVISORYhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1qIZXTzEpI4tO6832vk1KfsSAroT0FY2l--THlhJ8z3c/edit
ADVISORYhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/075a3cc5-1970-4b64-a16f-3ec97e22b606

All References (8)

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qIZXTzEpI4tO6832vk1KfsSAroT0FY2l--THlhJ8z3c/editExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-file-list/trunk/includes/ee-downloader.php?rev=2071880Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/075a3cc5-1970-4b64-a16f-3ec97e22b606Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ff21241d-e488-4460-b8c2-d5a070c8c107?source=cve
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qIZXTzEpI4tO6832vk1KfsSAroT0FY2l--THlhJ8z3c/editExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-file-list/trunk/includes/ee-downloader.php?rev=2071880Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/075a3cc5-1970-4b64-a16f-3ec97e22b606Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ff21241d-e488-4460-b8c2-d5a070c8c107?source=cve

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-1119
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 19, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-1119 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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