CVE-2025-54021
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BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Simple File List: from n/a through <= 6.1.14.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | simple_file_list | 6.1.14 |
| patchstack | simple_file_list | 6.1.15 |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Path Traversal issue in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List, which allows an attacker to access files and directories outside the intended restricted directory by manipulating the pathname.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can access sensitive files outside the restricted directory, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of confidential information. The CVSS score indicates a high impact on confidentiality but no impact on integrity or availability.
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