CriticalVulnerabilityCVE-2026-62004updated 29 Oct 2026, 20:19 UTC
Motorix WordPress plugin can let attackers run code without logging in
A flaw in the Motorix plugin for WordPress lets anyone on the internet send specially crafted data to the site, which can make the server run harmful code. No login is needed to attempt it.
Official, 2 sources
| Severity | CriticalCVSS 9.8 of 10 |
|---|---|
| Being exploited? | UnclearNo reports either way yet |
| Fix available? | UnclearNo fixed version published in the sources yet |
| How sure is this? | Official, 2 sourcesBacked by an official source |
How the attack works simplified
- 1Attacker sends requestNo login or account needed
- 2Plugin reads inputUntrusted data is processed unsafely
- 3Malicious object createdPHP object injection occurs
- 4Code runs on serverAttacker gains control of the site
- ResultAttacker controls the website server
What happened
An unauthenticated PHP Object Injection vulnerability affects Motorix versions up to and including 1.11, where untrusted input is unsafely deserialized.
Why it is dangerous: An attacker who exploits this could potentially take control of the website server, steal data, or install malware. Any site running the affected plugin is exposed.
Are you affected?
You are affected if your site runs the Motorix plugin, version 1.11 or earlier.
Motorix plugin, versions <= 1.11
What to do
- Check whether the Motorix plugin is installed and what version it is
- If it is version 1.11 or earlier, deactivate and remove it until a fixed version is confirmed
- Check the plugin's official page or the GitHub advisory for an updated release and install it when available
Timeline
- 29 Oct 2026, 16:18 UTCPublicly disclosed
- 29 Oct 2026, 16:18 UTCReported by NVD · NVD
- 29 Oct 2026, 16:20 UTCPicked up by Zero Radar
- 29 Oct 2026, 20:19 UTCGitHub Advisory reported on it · GitHub Advisory
Sources 2 reports, oldest first
Official vendor, government CERT or advisory database
- CVE-2026-62004NVD · 29 Oct 2026, 16:18 UTC
- Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection in Motorix <= 1.11 versions.GitHub Advisory · 29 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
Technical details
- ID
- CVE-2026-62004 · GHSA-x5r5-jjxg-58xm
- CVSS
- 9.8 / 10
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation within 30 days
- Disclosed
- 29 Oct 2026, 16:18 UTC
- On Zero Radar
- 29 Oct 2026, 16:20 UTC (2 min after disclosure)
- Last change
- 29 Oct 2026, 20:19 UTC
The plain-language parts and the attack diagram were written by an AI model (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5) from the sources above. Facts like versions, exploitation and dates come from the sources themselves. How Zero Radar works