MEDIUM
CVE-2022-3208
CWE-352Published: October 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Simple File List WordPress plugin before 4.4.12 does not implement nonce checks, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin create new page and change it's content via a CSRF attack.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-3208 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/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
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/80d475ca-b475-4789-8eef-9c4d880853b7Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/80d475ca-b475-4789-8eef-9c4d880853b7Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-3208
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 10, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-352)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-3208 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.