CVE-2025-2512
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CVE-2025-2512 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The File Away plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check and missing file type validation in the upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.9.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The File Away plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check and missing file type validation in the upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.9.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| File Away Project | File Away | <= 3.9.9.0.1 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/file-away/#developersRelease Notes
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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