What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24953?

CVE-2026-24953 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Mitchell Bennis Simple File List are affected by CVE-2026-24953?

CVE-2026-24953 presents notable security risk, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. This could allow unauthorized file access.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-24953?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls.

Mitchell Bennis Simple File List CVE-2026-24953

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2026-02-20 audit@patchstack.com

Path Traversal

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:04 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 20, 2026 - 16:22 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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 <= 6.1.15.

AnalysisAI

Authenticated attackers can traverse directory restrictions in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List versions up to 6.1.15 to read files outside intended directories, requiring valid credentials but no user interaction. This path traversal vulnerability impacts confidentiality but not system integrity or availability, with no patch currently available.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list. 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 <= 6.1.15.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.