Subscriber Broken Access Control in AutomatorWP by AutomatorWP
CVE-2026-78266

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
AutomatorWP
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-78266?

A vulnerability exists in AutomatorWP versions up to 5.8.3, where broken access control permits unauthorized access and manipulation of subscriber privileges. This can lead to potential data breaches or unauthorized actions on behalf of users. It is essential for site administrators to update to the latest version and implement appropriate security measures to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

AutomatorWP <= 5.8.3

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ugur Ozer | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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