CVE-2025-9542 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-9542: AutomatorWP <= 5.3.7 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Missing Authorization to Multiple Functions

Vendor Rubengc
Product AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, webhooks & custom integrations in WordPress
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published September 9, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, webhooks & custom integrations in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple plugin's functions in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify integration settings or view existing automations.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

AutomatorWP versions up to 5.3.7 lack proper authorization checks on certain functions, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to read and modify data they should not access. An attacker with a basic WordPress account can view or alter sensitive automation settings and webhook configurations. Update to a version newer than 5.3.7 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read and modify automation settings and webhook data without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can access and alter automations, webhooks, and integrations configured by administrators.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 9, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated