CVE-2025-2512 File Away <= 3.9.9.0.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated File Upload via upload Function
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via the upload function, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-2512?
CVE-2025-2512 is a critical vulnerability in thomstark File Away, published on 19 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2512?
It affects 1 product.
Products include File Away Project File Away.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2512?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-2512 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-2512 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-2512 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in thomstark File Away
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hv85-4fr5-fjhc.