CVE-2026-15008: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in uncannyowl Uncanny Automator – Easy Automation, Integration, Webhooks & Workflow Builder Plugin
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-15008: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in uncannyowl 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
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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