CVE-2025-62688: AutomationDirect Productivity Suite · Incorrect Permissions
Affects AutomationDirect Productivity SuiteSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AutomationDirect Productivity Suite | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately audit and restrict user permissions within the Productivity Suite to ensure that low-privileged users cannot modify roles or access critical project controls. Implement strict role-based access control (RBAC) policies and monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts. Network segmentation should isolate systems running Productivity Suite to limit local access to authorized personnel only. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) where possible to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Regularly review and update user accounts, removing unnecessary privileges and inactive accounts. Until an official patch is released by AutomationDirect, consider deploying host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) to detect anomalous behavior indicative of privilege escalation. Additionally, maintain comprehensive logging and alerting on permission changes within the software. Engage with AutomationDirect for timely patch updates and apply them promptly once available. Conduct employee training to raise awareness about the risks of privilege misuse and insider threats.
Description
An incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource vulnerability was discovered in Productivity Suite software version 4.4.1.19. The vulnerability allows an attacker with low-privileged credentials to change their role, gaining full control access to the project.
References
- cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-296-01 (opens in a new tab)
- automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads (opens in a new tab)
- support.automationdirect.com/docs/securityconsiderations.pdf (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2025/icsa-25-296-01.json (opens in a new tab)