How severe is CVE-2022-1119?

CVE-2022-1119 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-1119 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1119?

CVE-2022-1119 affects Simplefilelist Simple-file-list. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1119?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-1119 published?

CVE-2022-1119 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1119

CVE-2022-1119 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simplefilelist Simple-file-list with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Simplefilelist Simple-file-list
Published: 2022-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1119?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-1119?: CVE-2022-1119 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1119 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1119?: CVE-2022-1119 affects Simplefilelist Simple-file-list. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1119?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-1119 published?: CVE-2022-1119 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simplefilelist:simple-file-list:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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