CVE-2026-40785 HIGH

CVE-2026-40785: WordPress AutomatorWP plugin <= 5.6.7 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

Vendor Ruben Garcia
Product AutomatorWP
Weakness CWE-288
Published June 15, 2026
Last update June 15, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Subscriber Broken Authentication in AutomatorWP <= 5.6.7 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

AutomatorWP versions up to 5.6.7 contain an authentication bypass or privilege escalation flaw that allows authenticated users to modify site data or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special privileges. Site administrators should update to version 5.7.9.2 or later to remediate the issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data or cause the site to become unavailable or unstable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can alter automation rules, workflows, or trigger denial-of-service conditions affecting site stability.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 15, 2026 CVE published
June 15, 2026 Record updated

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