CVE-2025-2075: The Uncanny Automator – Easy Automation, Integration, Webhooks & Workflow Builder Plugin for WordPress is vuln

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-2075?

uncanny automator: upgrade to 6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-2075 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2075 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-2075 affect?

CVE-2025-2075 affects uncanny automator. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Uncanny Automator – Easy Automation, Integration, Webhooks & Workflow Builder Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.0.2. This is due to add_role() and user_role() functions

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-2075 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting uncanny automator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Uncanny Automator – Easy Automation, Integration, Webhooks & Workflow Builder Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.0.2. This is due to add_role() and user_role() functions missing proper capability checks performed through the validate_rest_call() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to set the role of arbitrary users to administrator granting full acces

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: uncannyowl

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-04 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

uncannyowl uncanny automator UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.4

Fixed in: 6.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy uncanny-automator || rpm -q uncanny-automator || uncanny-automator --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade uncanny-automator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade uncanny-automator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Uncanny Automator <= 6.3.0.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-2075?

uncanny automator: upgrade to 6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-2075 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2075 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-2075 affect?

CVE-2025-2075 affects uncanny automator. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Uncanny Automator – Easy Automation, Integration, Webhooks & Workflow Builder Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.0.2. This is due to add_role() and user_role() functions

How urgent is CVE-2025-2075?

Priority 52/100. High severity

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