CVE-2021-24717: automatorwp Incorrect Authorization
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-24717 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in automatorwp. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded. Fixed in 1.7.6.
Timeline
- 01-11-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- wordfenceSource8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.34%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
71%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.34% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Affected systems
Automatorwp1 product
- automatorwp< 1.7.6
Unknown1 product
- automatorwp≥ 1.7.6, < 1.7.6
Wordpress1 product
- automatorwp< 1.7.6
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/5916ea42-eb33-463d-8528-2a142805c91fX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory