CVE-2025-2512
CRITICAL
9.8
CVSS 3.1
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.
Affected WordPress components
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file-away Plugin · file-awayUp to and including 3.9.9.0.1View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- thomstark File Away — Up to and including 3.9.9.0.1
- file_away_project file_away — Up to and including 3.9.9.0.1
References
- github.com https://github.com/whattheslime/file-away-exploit?tab=readme-ov-file
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-away/trunk/lib/cls/class.fileaway_management.php#L1094 Product
- wordpress.org https://wordpress.org/plugins/file-away/#developers Release Notes
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9a93313d-a5d7-4109-93c5-b2da26e7a486?source=cve Third Party Advisory
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record