CVE-2025-5487: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in rubengc AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, webhooks & custom integrations in WordPress
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for WordPress contains a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the field_conditions parameter. Due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, authenticated users with Administrator privileges can append malicious SQL queries to existing ones. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 5.2.3 and can be exploited to extract sensitive information from the database. The plugin's configuration options may allow authors and higher roles to access the vulnerable functionality, increasing risk. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.2, indicating high severity. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Administrator or higher privileges to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information, modification, or deletion of data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress plugin's data. The ability to escalate impact depends on the roles granted access to the vulnerable functionality, which may include authors if configured.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the AutomatorWP plugin functionality to only trusted Administrator users and review role permissions to ensure authors or lower privileged users do not have access to the vulnerable features. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-5487: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in rubengc AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, webhooks & custom integrations in WordPress
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for WordPress contains a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the field_conditions parameter. Due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, authenticated users with Administrator privileges can append malicious SQL queries to existing ones. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 5.2.3 and can be exploited to extract sensitive information from the database. The plugin's configuration options may allow authors and higher roles to access the vulnerable functionality, increasing risk. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.2, indicating high severity. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Administrator or higher privileges to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information, modification, or deletion of data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress plugin's data. The ability to escalate impact depends on the roles granted access to the vulnerable functionality, which may include authors if configured.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the AutomatorWP plugin functionality to only trusted Administrator users and review role permissions to ensure authors or lower privileged users do not have access to the vulnerable features. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-02T21:03:40.322Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 684d1b74a8c92127438178c1
Added to database: 6/14/2025, 6:49:24 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:34:42 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 8:19:48 AM
Views: 318
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