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CVE-2024-10146: simple file list vulnerability
CVE-2024-10146: medium vulnerability affecting simple file list. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
- CVSS
- 5.4 MEDIUM
- EPSS
- 43.75%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- simple file list
What is known
The Simple File List WordPress plugin before 6.1.13 does not sanitise and escape a generated URL before outputting it back in an attribute, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against admins.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-10146, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.4) affecting simple file list, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether simple file list is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.