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CVE-2026-126173: WordPress AutomatorWP Pro plugin for WordPress' webhook addon is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all Missing Authorization Vulnerability

CVE-2026-126173 explained: critical Missing Authorization in WordPress AutomatorWP Pro plugin for WordPress' webhook addon is vulnerable to authorization bypass in a

Last updated: Nov 14, 2026

CVSS
9.8 CRITICAL
EPSS
0.54%
CISA KEV
Not listed
CWE
CWE-862

Sources: National Vulnerability Database, CVE.org, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS

CVE-2026-126173 Overview

The AutomatorWP Pro plugin for WordPress' webhook addon is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of any WordPress account, including administrators, resulting in full account takeover. This is only exploitable when an administrator has configured an automation pairing a Receive Webhook trigger — with an 'Is the user ID' field — to an Update-User action whose User ID field is left blank and whose Password field is mapped to the webhook password tag, which is a documented, supported plugin configuration.

Critical Impact

Remote, unauthenticated attackers can exploit this Missing Authorization in WordPress AutomatorWP Pro plugin for WordPress' webhook addon is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all. The CVSS base score is 9.8 (Critical).

Affected Products

  • WordPress AutomatorWP Pro plugin for WordPress' webhook addon is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all: see the vendor advisory for the exact affected versions

Discovery Timeline

  • 2026-11-14: CVE-2026-126173 published to the National Vulnerability Database by security@wordfence.com
  • 2026-11-14: last updated in the NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-126173

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-126173 is a Missing Authorization weakness (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) in WordPress AutomatorWP Pro plugin for WordPress' webhook addon is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all. Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction. The software does not check permissions before an action.

With a CVSS base score of 9.8 and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.54 percent, apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.

Root Cause

The weakness is classified as CWE-862: Missing Authorization. The software does not check permissions before an action.

Attack Vector

Based on the CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction. Attack complexity is low complexity.

No exploitation in the wild is confirmed by CISA at the time of the last update. Check the references below for any vendor or researcher proof of concept.

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

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-126173

Detection Strategies

  • Inventory every instance of WordPress AutomatorWP Pro plugin for WordPress' webhook addon is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all and compare the running version with the affected range above.
  • Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
  • Run an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner ships a check for this CVE.

Monitoring Recommendations

  • Forward WordPress AutomatorWP Pro plugin for WordPress' webhook addon is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all application, access and audit logs to your SIEM for retrospective hunting.
  • Alert on new processes, configuration changes or outbound connections from the affected service.
  • Track the vendor advisory and the CISA KEV catalog for changes in exploitation status.

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-126173

Immediate Actions Required

  • Apply the fixed version of WordPress AutomatorWP Pro plugin for WordPress' webhook addon is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all named in the vendor advisory.
  • Prioritize internet facing and business critical instances first.
  • Rescan after the change to confirm the exposure is closed.

Patch Information

Use the fixed version listed in the vendor advisory for WordPress AutomatorWP Pro plugin for WordPress' webhook addon is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all.

Workarounds

  • If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and place it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.

CWE References

Technical References

This entry is built directly from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS data. Verify fixed versions in the vendor advisory before you deploy.

Frequently asked questions

CVE-2026-126173 is a critical severity Missing Authorization in WordPress AutomatorWP Pro plugin for WordPress' webhook addon is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all with a CVSS score of 9.8. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.

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