CVE-2020-36847

The Simple-File-List Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.2.2 via the rename function which can be used to rename uploaded PHP code with a png extension to use a php extension. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.

• CWE-434

• https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160221/Exploit
• https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2286920/simple-file-listPatch
• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
• https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020042711Third Party Advisory
• https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9eb835fd-6ebf-4162-856c-0366b663a07e?source=cveThird Party Advisory
• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Published

Jul 12, 2025

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Analyzed

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