CVE-2022-1119

Name: CVE-2022-1119
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-19T21:15:13.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 19.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1119 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 19.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

19.61%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplefilelist	Simple-File-List	< 3.2.8

References

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

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1119?

How severe is CVE-2022-1119?

CVE-2022-1119 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1119?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST