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

Published Sep 9, 2025
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
AutomatorWP AutomatorWP<=5.3.7

Event History

Sep 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 11, 58000
Event
via FIRST·03:13 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9542?

The severity of CVE-2025-9542 is considered high due to unauthorized access and potential data modification.

2

How does CVE-2025-9542 affect systems using the AutomatorWP plugin?

CVE-2025-9542 allows unauthorized users to access and modify data within the AutomatorWP plugin due to a lack of capability checks.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-9542?

To fix CVE-2025-9542, update the AutomatorWP plugin to the latest version that includes the necessary capability checks.

4

Which versions of AutomatorWP are impacted by CVE-2025-9542?

All versions of the AutomatorWP plugin up to and including version 5.3.7 are impacted by CVE-2025-9542.

5

What types of data are at risk due to CVE-2025-9542?

CVE-2025-9542 puts various data handled by the AutomatorWP plugin at risk, including user data and settings, due to unauthorized access.

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