Broken Authentication in AutomatorWP Plugin by AutomatorWP
CVE-2026-40785

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
AutomatorWP
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-40785?

A vulnerability exists in the AutomatorWP plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions up to 5.6.7, where broken authentication could allow malicious actors unauthorized access to subscriber accounts. This flaw may lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of legitimate users, making it crucial to apply security updates and mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

AutomatorWP <= 5.6.7

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/automato...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jakub Herman | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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