CVE-2025-2512
WordPress File Away Plugin Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
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.
INFO
Published Date :
March 19, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 11, 2025, 2:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the File Away plugin to the latest version.
- Verify file upload validation is properly implemented.
- Remove the plugin if it is not needed.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-2512 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Remote code execution exploit scripts for the WordPress File-Away plugin
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:file_away_project:file_away:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (including) 3.9.9.0.1 Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-away/trunk/lib/cls/class.fileaway_management.php#L1094 Types: Product Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://wordpress.org/plugins/file-away/#developers Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9a93313d-a5d7-4109-93c5-b2da26e7a486?source=cve Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-away/trunk/lib/cls/class.fileaway_management.php#L1094 Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/file-away/#developers Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9a93313d-a5d7-4109-93c5-b2da26e7a486?source=cve