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CVE-2026-104728 rubengc CVE debrief

The AutomatorWP plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to and including 5.8.4, is vulnerable to authorization bypass. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access and above to enumerate all Fluent Forms records, including form IDs and titles, from the fluentform_forms database table. The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization verification, making it possible for attackers to access sensitive form information without proper permissions. WordPress administrators, security teams, and users with subscriber-level access or above should assess exposure and apply patches to prevent unauthorized access to Fluent Forms records. This is a

Vendor
rubengc
Product
AutomatorWP – No-Code Workflow Automation, Integration & Webhooks Plugin, now with AI
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-10
Original CVE updated
2026-10-10
Advisory published
2026-10-10
Advisory updated
2026-10-10

Who should care

WordPress administrators, security teams, and users with subscriber-level access or above should assess exposure and apply patches to prevent unauthorized access to Fluent Forms records.

Why it matters

The AutomatorWP plugin vulnerability allows authenticated subscribers to access sensitive form information, requiring immediate attention from WordPress administrators and security teams.

  • Authenticated attackers can access sensitive form information.
  • Subscribers and above can enumerate Fluent Forms records.
  • Vulnerability requires verification of patch application.
  • Exposure assessment is necessary for WordPress deployments.

Technical summary

The AutomatorWP plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to enumerate all Fluent Forms records, including form IDs and titles. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. The vulnerability exists in AutomatorWP versions up to and including 5.8.4 due to improper authorization verification. This allows subscribers and above to access Fluent Forms records, including form IDs and titles. The vulnerability requires verification of patch application and exposure assessment is necessary for WordPress deployments.

Defensive priority

Medium priority for WordPress administrators and security teams to assess exposure and apply patches.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Assess exposure by checking if the AutomatorWP plugin version is 5.8.4 or lower.
  • Verify that Fluent Forms records are not accessible to unauthorized users.
  • Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor to fix the authorization bypass vulnerability.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to Fluent Forms records.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.

Evidence notes

The vulnerability exists in AutomatorWP versions up to and including 5.8.4 due to improper authorization verification. This allows subscribers and above to access Fluent Forms records, including form IDs and titles.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-104728 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-104728

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-104728 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-104728

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • AutomatorWP <= 5.8.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Sensitive Informatio

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/104xxx/CVE-2026-104728.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/automatorwp/tags/6.0.3/integrations/fluentform/includes/ajax-functions.php

    Supplemental source

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/automatorwp/tags/6.0.3/includes/scripts.php

    Supplemental source

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3656285

    Supplemental source

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.