CVE-2026-2269
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated WordPress administrators to perform server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via the Uncanny Automator plugin's download_url() function. Attackers can make arbitrary web requests from the vulnerable server, potentially accessing internal services and uploading malicious files that could lead to remote code execution. All WordPress sites using Uncanny Automator plugin versions up to 7.0.0.3 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Uncanny Automator – Easy Automation, Integration, Webhooks & Workflow Builder Plugin for WordPress
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data exfiltration, and lateral movement within internal networks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to internal services, data leakage from internal systems, and potential file upload leading to limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and file upload restrictions are in place, though SSRF capabilities remain.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires administrator credentials but is straightforward once authenticated. The vulnerability is well-documented in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 7.0.0.4 and later
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3471238/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Uncanny Automator and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 7.0.0.4 or later.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the Uncanny Automator plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate uncanny-automator
Restrict Administrator Access
allTemporarily limit administrator accounts to trusted personnel only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate WordPress servers from internal services
- Deploy web application firewall rules to block SSRF patterns and restrict outbound connections
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Uncanny Automator → Version. If version is 7.0.0.3 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get uncanny-automator --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Uncanny Automator plugin version is 7.0.0.4 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual outbound HTTP requests from WordPress server to internal IP ranges
- File uploads via Uncanny Automator functionality
- Administrator account performing unexpected plugin actions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests from WordPress server to internal services (10.x.x.x, 172.16.x.x, 192.168.x.x)
- Unusual file downloads to WordPress uploads directory
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("uncanny-automator" OR "download_url") AND (dest_ip=10.0.0.0/8 OR dest_ip=172.16.0.0/12 OR dest_ip=192.168.0.0/16)