CVE-2025-2539
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
20.8 %
exploit probability
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. The EPSS score is 20.8%, indicating 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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