CVE-2025-68591
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Missing Authorization in Simple File List Allows Unauthorized Access

Publication date: 2025-12-24

Last updated on: 2026-04-27

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Simple File List: from n/a through <= 6.1.18.
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Published
2025-12-24
Last Modified
2026-04-27
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-24
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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CVE-2025-68591
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mitchell_bennis simple_file_list *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability could include unauthorized access to sensitive files or data, leading to potential data breaches, loss of confidentiality, and unauthorized data manipulation or disclosure.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could negatively affect compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA because unauthorized access to sensitive data may lead to violations of data protection and privacy requirements.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List (versions up to 6.1.15). It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially gaining unauthorized access to files or data.

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