What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1119?

CVE-2022-1119 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 85.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-1119?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-1119. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 85.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-1119?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-1119. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

PHP CVE-2022-1119

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2022-04-19 security@wordfence.com

PHP WordPress Path Traversal Simple File List

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 19:38 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Apr 08, 2026 - 19:17 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Apr 19, 2022 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 85.8%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. 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. Affected products include: Simplefilelist Simple-File-List.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.