How severe is CVE-2025-4520?

CVE-2025-4520 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-4520 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-4520?

CVE-2025-4520 affects Uncannyowl Uncanny Automator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-4520?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-4520 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-4520 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14636.

When was CVE-2025-4520 published?

CVE-2025-4520 was published on 2025-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-4520

CVE-2025-4520 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Uncannyowl Uncanny Automator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14636
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Uncannyowl Uncanny Automator
Published: 2025-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-4520?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2025-4520?: CVE-2025-4520 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-4520 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-4520?: CVE-2025-4520 affects Uncannyowl Uncanny Automator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4520?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-4520 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-4520 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14636.
When was CVE-2025-4520 published?: CVE-2025-4520 was published on 2025-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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