What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-4520?

CVE-2025-4520 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Uncanny Automator are affected by CVE-2025-4520?

Organizations using Uncanny Automator should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-4520, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 5.4.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-4520?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Uncanny Automator CVE-2025-4520

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2025-05-14 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Uncanny Automator PHP

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:41 vuln.today

CVE Published

May 14, 2025 - 03:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

The Uncanny Automator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in versions up to, and including, 6.4.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions or above to update plugin settings.

AnalysisAI

The Uncanny Automator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in versions up to, and including, 6.4.0.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The Uncanny Automator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in versions up to, and including, 6.4.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions or above to update plugin settings. Affected products include: Uncannyowl Uncanny Automator.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.