eemitch Simple File List Plugin up to 6.3.7 on WordPress Setting is_admin AllowFrontManage authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in eemitch Simple File List Plugin up to 6.3.7 on WordPress. Affected by this issue is the function is_admin of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation of the argument AllowFrontManage leads to authorization. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-11912. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in eemitch Simple File List Plugin up to 6.3.7 on WordPress. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function is_admin of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation of the argument AllowFrontManage with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Simple File List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file modification due to insufficient authorization checks in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete and modify files on the serve. This vulnerability is exploitable even when the administrator has not enabled the AllowFrontManage setting, because the is_admin() check unconditionally short-circuits the guard before that setting is evaluated.

The weakness was disclosed by Chloe Chamberland. It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-11912 since 06/10/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 6.3.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-38105). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Simple File List Plugin 6.3.6

Timelineinfo

06/10/2026 CVE reserved
06/20/2026 +10 days Advisory disclosed
06/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Researcher: Chloe Chamberland
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-11912 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-11912
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-372527
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2026 11:57
Updated: 06/20/2026 18:01
Changes: 06/20/2026 11:57 (68), 06/20/2026 18:01 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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