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

CVE-2025-2539 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 20.8%.

Which versions of File Away are affected by CVE-2025-2539?

Organizations using all face notable risk from CVE-2025-2539, a broken cryptography vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-2539?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-2539. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 20.8%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-2539?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems running all and apply vendor patches immediately. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

File Away CVE-2025-2539

HIGH

Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm (CWE-327)

2025-03-20 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass File Away Wordpress Plugin File Away Project

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2025 - 12:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 20.8% and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-327. 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. Affected products include: File Away Project File Away.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.