CVE-2025-2539

File Away <= 3.9.9.0.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read

Description

The File Away plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.9.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, leveraging the use of a reversible weak algorithm, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 18.86% Top 10%
Affected: thomstark File Away
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5b23bd5c-db27-4d63-8461-1f36958a2ff6?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-away/trunk/lib/cls/class.fileaway_stats.php
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-away/trunk/lib/cls/class.fileaway_encrypted.php
https://wordpress.org/plugins/file-away/#developers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2539?
CVE-2025-2539 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-2539?
To fix CVE-2025-2539, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-2539 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-2539 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~19% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-2539?
CVE-2025-2539 affects thomstark File Away.
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