Description
The AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, webhooks & custom integrations in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the field_conditions parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. Administrators can configure the plugin to allow access to this functionality to authors and higher.
Published: 2025-06-14
Score: 7.2 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Authenticated SQL Injection (Administrator+)
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The AutomatorWP plug‑in is vulnerable to a time‑based SQL injection that is triggered through the field_conditions parameter. An attacker who is authenticated with Administrator privileges can inject additional SQL statements into existing queries, allowing the extraction of sensitive database data. The vulnerability specifically exists in all releases up to and including 5.2.3 because the parameter is not properly escaped and the SQL query lacks sufficient preparation.

Affected Systems

The affected product is AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no‑code automations, webhooks and custom integrations in WordPress. All versions up to 5.2.3, inclusive, are vulnerable. Administrators may have granted this capability to authors or higher roles, expanding the potential impact to those users.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating high severity. At the time of analysis the EPSS score is below 1%, suggesting a low probability of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Because the attack requires authenticated access with Administrator or higher privileges, the attack vector is limited to users who can log into the WordPress site with such roles; however, the plugin can be configured to expose the functionality to authors, which would broaden the risk.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 21, 2026 at 20:15 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade AutomatorWP to the latest version (5.2.6 or newer) to remove the SQL injection flaw.
  • If an upgrade is not feasible, disable the field_conditions feature or restrict its usage to Administrators only.
  • Perform a database backup before applying any changes and review role permissions to ensure minimal exposure.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 21, 2026 at 20:15 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-18321 The AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, webhooks & custom integrations in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the field_conditions parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. Administrators can configure the plugin to allow access to this functionality to authors and higher.
History

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00035}

epss

{'score': 0.00038}


Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, webhooks & custom integrations in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the field_conditions parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. Administrators can configure the plugin to allow access to this functionality to authors and higher.
Title AutomatorWP <= 5.2.5 - Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection via field_conditions
Weaknesses CWE-89
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

No data.

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-08T16:47:48.820Z

Reserved: 2025-06-02T21:03:40.322Z

Link: CVE-2025-5487

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-06-14T07:15:17.870

Modified: 2026-04-15T00:35:42.020

Link: CVE-2025-5487

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-21T20:30:27Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-89

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')