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CVE-2026-15008: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in uncannyowl Uncanny Automator – Easy Automation, Integration, Webhooks & Workflow Builder Plugin

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-15008cvecve-2026-15008cwe-502
Published: 07/16/2026 (07/16/2026, 07:51:04 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: uncannyowl
Product: Uncanny Automator – Easy Automation, Integration, Webhooks & Workflow Builder Plugin

Description

The Uncanny Automator plugin for WordPress up to version 7.3.1.4 contains a deserialization vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server. This occurs due to insufficient file path validation in the fr_token function. Exploitation requires a Forminator form linked to an Uncanny Automator recipe configured to allow submissions from 'Everyone', enabling malicious serialized payloads to trigger the vulnerability. The plugin includes a gadget chain internally, so no external libraries are needed for exploitation. This can lead to remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.1high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Affected versions
<=7.3.1.4

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/23/2026, 22:48:54 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-15008 is a CWE-502 deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in the Uncanny Automator WordPress plugin (<=7.3.1.4). The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the fr_token function, allowing unauthenticated attackers to submit malicious serialized payloads via a Forminator form connected to an Uncanny Automator recipe configured for 'Everyone'. The plugin contains an internal gadget chain through the Action_Helpers_Email __destruct() method, enabling arbitrary file deletion on the server without external gadget libraries. Deleting critical files such as wp-config.php can lead to remote code execution. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.1, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and no privileges or user interaction required.

Potential Impact

An unauthenticated attacker can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin by exploiting the deserialization flaw. This can lead to remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted, compromising the entire WordPress installation and potentially the underlying server. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict or disable any Forminator forms connected to Uncanny Automator recipes configured for 'Everyone' to prevent unauthenticated submissions. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2026-07-07T21:26:57.330Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a589acd68715ace43b1c477

Added to database: 07/16/2026, 08:48:13 UTC

Last enriched: 07/23/2026, 22:48:54 UTC

Last updated: 08/28/2026, 22:52:08 UTC

Views: 61

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