CVE-2025-9539
Last modified
CVE-2025-9539 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. The AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, webhooks & custom integrations in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the automatorwp_ajax_import_automation_from_url function in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create arbitrary automations, which can lead to Remote Code Execution or Privilege escalation once such automation is activated by the administrator. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, webhooks & custom integrations in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the automatorwp_ajax_import_automation_from_url function in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create arbitrary automations, which can lead to Remote Code Execution or Privilege escalation once such automation is activated by the administrator
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-9539?
How severe is CVE-2025-9539?
How do I fix CVE-2025-9539?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2025
- CVE-2025-9527A vulnerability was found in Linksys E1700 1.0.0.4.003. This…8.8
- CVE-2025-9528A vulnerability was determined in Linksys E1700 1.0.0.4.003.…7.2
- CVE-2025-9529A weakness has been identified in Campcodes Payroll Manageme…7.2
- CVE-2025-9531A vulnerability was detected in Portabilis i-Educar up to 2.…8.8
- CVE-2025-9532A flaw has been found in Portabilis i-Educar up to 2.10. Thi…8.8
- CVE-2025-9533A vulnerability has been found in TOTOLINK T10 4.1.8cu.5241_…9.8
- CVE-2025-9540The Markup Markdown WordPress plugin before 3.20.10 allows l…4.7
- CVE-2025-9541The Markup Markdown WordPress plugin before 3.20.10 allows l…4.7
- CVE-2025-9542The AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, …5.4
- CVE-2025-9543The FlexTable WordPress plugin before 3.19.2 does not sanit…3.5
- CVE-2025-9544The Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 registers a…6.5
- CVE-2025-9548A potential null pointer dereference vulnerability was repor…6.8
Are you affected by CVE-2025-9539?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST