Uncanny Automator <= 6.4.0.1 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection in automator_api_decode_message Function
Vulnerability Description
The Uncanny Automator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.0.1 via deserialization of untrusted input in the automator_api_decode_message() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated to inject a PHP Object. The additional presence of a POP chain allows attackers to delete arbitrary files.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Michael Mazzolini
- Gai Tanaka
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/00bcfd8f-9785-449a-a0ea-16e2583d684a?source=cve
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/uncanny-automator/#developers
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/uncanny-automator/trunk/src/core/lib/helpers/class-automator-recipe-helpers.php#L540
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3276577/uncanny-automator/trunk/src/core/lib/helpers/class-automator-recipe-helpers.php
- https://automatorplugin.com/knowledge-base/uncanny-automator-changelog/#6-4-0-2-2025-04-18
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