Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
-
AccessReach vulnerable plugin endpoint unauthenticated
-
DeliverySubmit crafted serialized PHP object
-
ExploitObject injected into unserialize() sink
-
ExecutionGadget chain executes during deserialization
-
ImpactCompromise site confidentiality/integrity/availability
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A08:2025 - Software or Data Integrity Failures
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Safe deserialization, type allowlists
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Prerequisite: a WordPress site running FunnelKit Automations (plugin slug wp-marketing-automations) at version 3.8.6.1 or earlier, with a reachable input that the plugin deserializes. Per PR:N/UI:N/AV:N, no authentication or user interaction is required and the flaw is network-reachable. The key LIMITING factor, inherent to PHP Object Injection, is that achieving the rated C:H/I:H/A:H impact typically requires a suitable POP gadget chain to be present in the plugin, WordPress core, or another installed plugin/theme; the available sources do not describe the specific trigger or confirm which gadget chain realizes code execution, so impact beyond object injection itself is not evidenced here. Exploitation is bounded to installations within the affected version range. |
| Impact | Multiple signals point the same direction here, with one important caveat about mechanism. The supplied CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, base 9.8) describes a network-reachable, low-complexity flaw needing no privileges or user interaction, and PR:N confirms this is reachable by unauthenticated remote attackers. CWE-502 (deserialization) plus the 'PHP Object Injection' label indicates attacker-controlled serialized data reaches a PHP unserialize sink. The vuln.today Decision label is act_now and the finding is attributed to Patchstack, a credible WordPress vulnerability source, so urgency is high. However, two gaps temper the picture: no EPSS score is provided, so statistical exploitation probability cannot be stated, and no KEV listing or working PoC is present - the only reference is a Patchstack database advisory, not verified exploit code. There is also a mechanism caveat intrinsic to PHP Object Injection: the real-world confidentiality/integrity/availability impact usually depends on a usable POP gadget chain being present in the plugin or co-installed code; the available sources do not describe which gadget chain (if any) achieves the rated C:H/I:H/A:H impact, so the 9.8 should be read as the worst-case ceiling rather than independently confirmed end-to-end RCE. Net: treat as a genuine high priority given act_now, unauthenticated network reach, and a credible reporter - but note exploitation feasibility beyond object injection itself is not evidenced in the provided data. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote, unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted request to a WordPress site running FunnelKit Automations 3.8.6.1 or earlier, placing a malicious serialized PHP object into an input that the plugin passes to unserialize(). When deserialized, the object triggers a property-oriented programming (gadget) chain that can lead to site compromise. No public exploit code is identified in the provided data, and the exact trigger and gadget chain are not described in the available sources. |
Get an e-mail when this CVE is exploited, patched or re-scored. Free account.
Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Oct 30, 2026
Unauthenticated PHP object injection in the FunnelKit Automations WordPress plugin through 3.8.6.1 lets network attackers reach a deserialization path without credentials or user interaction, carrying a 9.8 CVSS rating for potential high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The available sources do not describe the specific vulnerable input or confirm a POP gadget chain that would turn object injection into code execution, so impact beyond object injection is not demonstrated. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, but the act_now priority and severe rating justify urgent review.
RemediationAI
Update FunnelKit Automations to a release later than 3.8.6.1; the supplied data does not provide an exact fixed version, so confirm the patched release in the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-marketing-automations/vulnerability/wordpress-funnelkit-automations-plugin-3-8-6-1-php-object-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve. No workaround is described in the supplied sources. If no patched version is available, disable the wp-marketing-automations plugin until an update is published; this removes FunnelKit Automations functionality, so plan a maintenance window and monitor the advisory for the fixed release.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in euvd
Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.
Technical ContextAI · show details
FunnelKit Automations is a WordPress marketing automation plugin (slug wp-marketing-automations); the CPE cpe:2.3:a:funnelkit:funnelkit_automations:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* maps the affected product to FunnelKit Automations. CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data) covers the root cause: PHP object injection occurs when attacker-controlled serialized input is passed to an unserialize operation, allowing manipulation of object properties and invocation of magic methods such as __wakeup or __destruct. The independent assessment states that a reachable input is deserialized by affected versions up to 3.8.6.1, but the specific parameter and code path are not described in the available sources. High-impact outcomes such as remote code execution typically require a suitable POP gadget chain in the plugin, WordPress core, or another installed plugin/theme; the supplied evidence does not confirm which chain exists, so only object injection itself is evidenced.
Know when PHP gets its next vulnerability
- Watch products and get an email when something new is published
- Check this CVE against your own stack and servers
- Exploit and PoC references, threat intelligence from 22 sources
No credit card · 7-day full trial
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Unauthenticated, network-reachable deserialization (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N); high C/I/A reflects worst-case gadget-chain compromise, though the realized impact depends on an available POP chain.
Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).
CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
DescriptionCVE.org
Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection in FunnelKit Automations <= 3.8.6.1 versions.
Technical POC Analysis
Bug class: CWE-502, Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Full technical POC analysis - root cause, step-by-step exploitation and patch breakdown - is part of the Pro and Business plans.
Executive ViewAI
A critical-severity vulnerability in the FunnelKit Automations WordPress plugin (versions through 3.8.6.1) exposes unauthenticated attackers to PHP object injection, which could compromise website confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This affects any organization using the plugin on outward-facing WordPress sites, potentially leading to data breaches or site takeover. Leadership should prioritize remediation due to the active exploitation risk and severe business disruption potential.
Disable the FunnelKit Automations plugin until a patch is available; use a WAF with virtual patching rules to block object injection attempts; restrict access to wp-admin and admin-ajax.php by IP whitelist; monitor for anomalous requests to plugin endpoints.
Threat Intelligence Overview
How this decision was reached
The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.
What every action level means
SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Insecure deserialization occurs when an application converts serialized data (a stream of bytes representing an object's state) back into a living object without proper validation.
In PHP versions 7.1.x below 7.1.33, 7.2.x below 7.2.24 and 7.3.x below 7.3.11 in certain configurations of FPM setup it
sapi/cgi/cgi_main.c in PHP before 5.3.12 and 5.4.x before 5.4.2, when configured as a CGI script (aka php-cgi), does not
(1) boardData102.php, (2) boardData103.php, (3) boardDataJP.php, (4) boardDataNA.php, and (5) boardDataWW.php in Netgear
The '/common/download_agent_installer.php' script in the Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318 is accessible by
ProjectSend versions prior to r1720 are affected by an improper authentication vulnerability. Rated critical severity (C
Roundcube Webmail contains a critical PHP object deserialization vulnerability (CVE-2025-49113, CVSS 9.9) that allows au
Util/PHP/eval-stdin.php in PHPUnit before 4.8.28 and 5.x before 5.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP c
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS management web interface contains an authentication bypass allowing unauthenticated attackers
Nagios XI version xi-5.7.5 is affected by OS command injection. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is re
Nagios XI version xi-5.7.5 is affected by OS command injection. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is re
The get_referers function in /opt/ws/bin/sblistpack in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.7.9.1 and 3.8 before 3.8.1.1 allows
The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1
EUVD-2026-114288
GHSA-9cg4-h688-392x
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
Vulnrichment
Exploit-DB