CVE-2025-2539: file away Weak Crypto (CVSS 7.5)

Description

The File Away plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.9.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, leveraging the use of a reversible weak algorithm, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-327 CWE-327

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
file_away_project	file_away	< 3.9.9.0.1

References

Other References

https://github.com/whattheslime/file-away-exploit?tab=readme-ov-file https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-away/trunk/lib/cls/class.fileaway_encrypted.php https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-away/trunk/lib/cls/class.fileaway_stats.php https://wordpress.org/plugins/file-away/#developers https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5b23bd5c-db27-4d63-8461-1f36958a2ff6?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2539? +

The File Away plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.9.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, leveraging the use of a reversible weak algorithm, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-2539? +

CVE-2025-2539 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2539? +

CVE-2025-2539 affects products from file_away_project, specifically: file_away. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-2539? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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