CVE-2025-2539: CWE-327 Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in thomstark File Away
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-2539 is a vulnerability in the File Away WordPress plugin caused by the absence of an authorization check on the ajax() function. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files on the server. The issue is compounded by the use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm (CWE-327), which is reversible and weak, enabling attackers to decrypt sensitive data. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.9.9.0.1. No patch or official fix has been indicated in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing confidential information. The use of a weak reversible cryptographic algorithm increases the risk by allowing attackers to decrypt protected data. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but results in a high confidentiality impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the vulnerable plugin and consider disabling or removing it if possible. Monitor official channels from the vendor thomstark and WordPress for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2025-2539: CWE-327 Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in thomstark File Away
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-2539 is a vulnerability in the File Away WordPress plugin caused by the absence of an authorization check on the ajax() function. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files on the server. The issue is compounded by the use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm (CWE-327), which is reversible and weak, enabling attackers to decrypt sensitive data. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.9.9.0.1. No patch or official fix has been indicated in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing confidential information. The use of a weak reversible cryptographic algorithm increases the risk by allowing attackers to decrypt protected data. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but results in a high confidentiality impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the vulnerable plugin and consider disabling or removing it if possible. Monitor official channels from the vendor thomstark and WordPress for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-19T22:09:08.214Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b23b7ef31ef0b54e8b3
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:31 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:15:04 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 6:53:03 PM
Views: 17
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