Vulnerability · Published Nov 1, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24717AutomatorWP < 1.7.6 - Missing Authorization and Privilege Escalation
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity incorrect authorization in AutomatorWP from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.3% (higher than 71% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.3%top 28.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The AutomatorWP WordPress plugin before 1.7.6 does not perform capability checks which allows users with Subscriber roles to enumerate automations, disclose title of private posts or user emails, call functions, or perform privilege escalation via Ajax actions.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | AutomatorWP | 1.7.6 – before 1.7.6 |
Weakness: CWE-863