CVE-2026-126173AutomatorWP Webhooks Missing Authorization
AutomatorWP Pro Webhooks addon <= 1.4.4 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary User Password Reset / Account Takeover via Webhook with 'Is the user ID' Field
Published Nov 14, 2026 · Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-125849, GHSA-4c36-pqmf-xhhf
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-126173 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting AutomatorWP Webhooks.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 14, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.5%
Higher than 45.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
56/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Nov 14, 2026
0 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 14, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AutomatorWP Webhooks | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 14, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 14, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
The AutomatorWP Pro plugin for WordPress' webhook addon is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4.
Affected: AutomatorWP Webhooks. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 14, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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