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CVE-2025-9544

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.18%

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CVE-2025-9544 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 registers an AJAX action install_extension without verifying user capabilities or using a nonce. As a result, any authenticated user — including those with the Subscriber role — can install and activate additional Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 (limited to those whitelisted by the main Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1).. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 registers an AJAX action install_extension without verifying user capabilities or using a nonce. As a result, any authenticated user — including those with the Subscriber role — can install and activate additional Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 (limited to those whitelisted by the main Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.18%

8.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-9544?
The Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 registers an AJAX action install_extension without verifying user capabilities or using a nonce. As a result, any authenticated user — including those with the Subscriber role — can install and activate additional Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 (limited to those whitelisted by the main Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1).
How severe is CVE-2025-9544?
CVE-2025-9544 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9544?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST