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CVE-2025-2512

File Away Project File Away remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.97%
  1. Published19 Mar 2025

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

File Away Project File Away≤ 3.9.9.0.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-2512 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-2512 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.97%.

How severe is CVE-2025-2512?

CVE-2025-2512 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-2512?

Affected products include File Away Project File Away.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2512?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.