CVE-2023-36512 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-36512: WordPress AutomateWoo plugin <= 5.7.5 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Woo
Product AutomateWoo
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 19, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Woo AutomateWoo.This issue affects AutomateWoo: from n/a through 5.7.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

AutomateWoo versions up to 5.7.5 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data and disrupt site operations. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 5.7.5 to restore proper access controls.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data and disrupt operations without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized changes to AutomateWoo settings and data; potential service disruption.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 19, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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