Arbitrary file upload in File Away Project
CVE-2025-2512
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.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.009 (55.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: 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
- Thomstark File Away — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Release Notes)
- security@wordfence.com
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-2512?
- CVE-2025-2512 is a critical-severity vulnerability in File Away Project, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2025-03-19.
- How severe is CVE-2025-2512?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-2512 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.