CVE-2025-2512 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-2512: File Away <= 3.9.9.0.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated File Upload via upload Function

Vendor Thomstark
Product File Away
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published March 19, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

File Away versions up to 3.9.9.0.1 allow unauthenticated attackers to upload files without restriction. An attacker can send a crafted request over the network to upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially gaining the ability to run code or access sensitive data. No user interaction or special privileges are required.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload arbitrary files to the server without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can upload malicious files and potentially run code on your server or steal data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the File Away application. No authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 19, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated