CVE-2025-4520 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-4520: Uncanny Automator <= 6.4.0.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Settings Update

Vendor Uncannyowl
Product Uncanny Automator – Easy Automation, Integration, Webhooks & Workflow Builder Plugin
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published May 14, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Uncanny Automator plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization check that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify or delete site data. An attacker with a basic user account can perform actions they should not have permission to execute, potentially disrupting workflows or altering automation settings. Update to a version newer than 6.4.0.2 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or delete site data and automation settings without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter or disable critical automations, webhooks, and workflows on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 14, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated