CVE-2025-34085

Public Exploit
WordPress Simple File List Plugin < 4.2.3 Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution

Description

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the WordPress Simple File List plugin prior to version 4.2.3 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to achieve remote code execution. The plugin's upload endpoint (ee-upload-engine.php) restricts file uploads based on extension, but lacks proper validation after file renaming. An attacker can first upload a PHP payload disguised as a .png file, then use the plugin’s ee-file-engine.php rename functionality to change the extension to .php. This bypasses upload restrictions and results in the uploaded payload being executable on the server.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com Third-Party Advisory archive.org Third-Party Advisory cybersecurity-help.cz Third-Party Advisory vulncheck.com
Affected: Element Engage LLC Simple File List WordPress Plugin
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References

Link Tags
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_simple_file_list_rce.rb exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2286920/simple-file-list patch
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/simple-file-list/simple-file-list-423-remote-code-execution third party advisory
https://web.archive.org/web/20220426044003/https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10192/ third party advisory
https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020042711 third party advisory
https://packetstorm.news/files/id/160221 exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-file-list/ product
https://simplefilelist.com/ product
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-simple-file-list-plugin-rce third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-34085?
CVE-2025-34085 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-34085?
To fix CVE-2025-34085, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-34085 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-34085 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-34085?
CVE-2025-34085 affects Element Engage LLC Simple File List WordPress Plugin.
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