Auth bypass in Automatorwp
CVE-2021-24717
The AutomatorWP WordPress plugin before 1.7.6 does not perform capability checks which allows users with Subscriber roles to enumerate automations, disclose title of private posts or user emails, call functions, or perform privilege escalation via Ajax actions.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.013 (67.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Automatorwp
- Unknown Automatorwp — versions 1.7.6
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24717?
- CVE-2021-24717 is a high-severity vulnerability in Automatorwp, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-11-01.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24717?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-24717 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.