CVE-2025-2512: The File Away plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-2512?

file away: upgrade to newer than 3.9.9.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-2512 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2512 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-2512 affect?

CVE-2025-2512 affects file away. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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 f

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-2512?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-2512 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting file away. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: file away project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-19 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

file away project file away UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.9.9.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.9.9.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy file-away || rpm -q file-away || file-away --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.9.9.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade file-away

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade file-away

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-2512?

file away: upgrade to newer than 3.9.9.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-2512 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2512 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-2512 affect?

CVE-2025-2512 affects file away. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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 f

How urgent is CVE-2025-2512?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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