CVE-2026-12375: CWE-912 Hidden Functionality in uncanny-automator-pro
The uncanny-automator-pro WordPress plugin before 7.3.0.6 was distributed with malicious code after the vendor's uncanny-automator-pro WordPress plugin before 7.3.0.6 update/distribution infrastructure was compromised; the injected backdoor grants unauthenticated attackers an administrator session on affected sites and beacons the site's secret keys and administrator details to attacker-controlled servers.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12375 is a critical vulnerability in the uncanny-automator-pro WordPress plugin prior to version 7.3.0.6. The vendor's update and distribution infrastructure was compromised, resulting in the distribution of plugin versions containing a hidden backdoor. This backdoor enables unauthenticated attackers to obtain administrator sessions on affected sites and leak sensitive information such as secret keys and administrator details to external attacker-controlled servers. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-912 (Hidden Functionality). No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full administrative access to affected WordPress sites, compromising site confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Additionally, secret keys and administrator details are exfiltrated, increasing the risk of further attacks or persistent compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, affected sites should consider removing or disabling the plugin version 7.3.0.5 and monitoring for suspicious activity. Avoid using the affected version and verify plugin integrity from trusted sources.
CVE-2026-12375: CWE-912 Hidden Functionality in uncanny-automator-pro
Description
The uncanny-automator-pro WordPress plugin before 7.3.0.6 was distributed with malicious code after the vendor's uncanny-automator-pro WordPress plugin before 7.3.0.6 update/distribution infrastructure was compromised; the injected backdoor grants unauthenticated attackers an administrator session on affected sites and beacons the site's secret keys and administrator details to attacker-controlled servers.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12375 is a critical vulnerability in the uncanny-automator-pro WordPress plugin prior to version 7.3.0.6. The vendor's update and distribution infrastructure was compromised, resulting in the distribution of plugin versions containing a hidden backdoor. This backdoor enables unauthenticated attackers to obtain administrator sessions on affected sites and leak sensitive information such as secret keys and administrator details to external attacker-controlled servers. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-912 (Hidden Functionality). No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full administrative access to affected WordPress sites, compromising site confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Additionally, secret keys and administrator details are exfiltrated, increasing the risk of further attacks or persistent compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, affected sites should consider removing or disabling the plugin version 7.3.0.5 and monitoring for suspicious activity. Avoid using the affected version and verify plugin integrity from trusted sources.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T07:48:21.773Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c9b1127e9c797190cd8fe
Added to database: 07/07/2026, 06:22:09 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 09:01:44 UTC
Last updated: 08/20/2026, 12:53:57 UTC
Views: 124
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