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CVE-2026-15008 uncannyowl CVE debrief

The Uncanny Automator – Easy Automation, Integration, Webhooks & Workflow Builder Plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server. This is due to insufficient file path validation in the fr_token function in all versions up to, and including, 7.3.1.4. The vulnerability can lead to remote code execution when a specific file, such as wp-config.php, is deleted. Exploitation requires a Forminator form connected to an Uncanny Automator recipe configured for 'Everyone', allowing unauthenticated form submissions to supply the malicious serialized payload; a gadget chain is present within the plugin via the Action_Helpers_Email __destruct() method, meaning no external gadget library is required. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is considered HIGH severity.

Vendor
uncannyowl
Product
Uncanny Automator – Easy Automation, Integration, Webhooks & Workflow Builder Plugin
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-16
Original CVE updated
2026-07-17
Advisory published
2026-07-16
Advisory updated
2026-07-17

Who should care

Administrators and users of WordPress sites using the Uncanny Automator plugin should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to protect their sites. This includes updating the plugin to the latest version and verifying Forminator form configurations.

Technical summary

The Uncanny Automator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the fr_token function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted. Exploitation requires a Forminator form connected to an Uncanny Automator recipe configured for 'Everyone', allowing unauthenticated form submissions to supply the malicious serialized payload; a gadget chain is present within the plugin via the Action_Helpers_Email __destruct() method, meaning no external gadget library is required.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the Uncanny Automator plugin to the latest version.
  • Verify that the Forminator form is not configured for 'Everyone'.
  • Monitor server logs for suspicious file deletion activity.
  • Implement additional security measures, such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
  • 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 CVE record was published on 2026-07-16T09:16:17.200Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently 8.1 HIGH. This vulnerability affects WordPress sites using the Uncanny Automator plugin. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. Evidence is limited to public CVE and NVD records.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-15008 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15008

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

  • CVE-2026-15008 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-15008

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

Supplemental references

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/uncanny-automator/tags/7.3.1.4/src/core/lib/recipe-parts/actions/trait-action-helpers-email.php

    [email protected]

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/uncanny-automator/tags/7.3.1.4/src/core/lib/utilities/db/class-automator-db-handler-triggers.php

    [email protected]

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/uncanny-automator/tags/7.3.1.4/src/core/services/email/attachment/handler.php

    [email protected]

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/uncanny-automator/tags/7.3.1.4/src/integrations/forminator/tokens/fr-tokens.php

    [email protected]

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/uncanny-automator/tags/7.3.1.4/src/integrations/forminator/triggers/anon-fr-submitform.php

    [email protected]

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.