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HIGH

CVE-2025-2539

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-03

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
2025-03-20

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.

Is CVE-2025-2539 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2025-2539 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.7% on 2026-10-03, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-2539?

CVE-2025-2539 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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