Doppler Forms <= 2.5.1 - Subscriber+ Limited Plugin Installation
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · High · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
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).
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Doppler Forms | up to 2.5.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Doppler Forms VendorUnknown Affected up to 2.5.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-9544
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-f6mm-28jx-rrww
References
Sources
- CVE-2025-9544 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-9544 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-f6mm-28jx-rrww · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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