📄 Description (English)
WordPress Form Maker Plugin 1.12.24 and below contains SQL injection vulnerabilities that allow authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the FormMakerSQLMapping and generete_csv actions. Attackers can submit POST requests with malicious SQL payloads in the name and search_labels parameters to extract, modify, or escalate privileges within the WordPress database.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2018-25346 is a SQL injection vulnerability in WordPress Form Maker Plugin versions 1.12.24 and below that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries through the FormMakerSQLMapping and generate_csv actions. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code via POST parameters to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or escalate privileges. With a CVSS score of 7.1 and no patch available, this poses a significant risk to WordPress installations using vulnerable versions of this plugin.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 26, 2026 21:41
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi organizations using WordPress with Form Maker Plugin, particularly: (1) Government agencies and ministries using WordPress for public-facing portals and citizen services; (2) Banking and financial institutions using WordPress for customer-facing applications and data collection; (3) Healthcare providers collecting patient information through forms; (4) Telecommunications companies (STC, Mobily) using WordPress for customer service portals; (5) E-commerce and retail businesses collecting customer data. The authenticated nature of the attack reduces immediate risk but is critical for insider threats and compromised accounts. Organizations relying on this plugin for sensitive data collection face potential data breach, regulatory violations under SAMA and NCA frameworks, and reputational damage.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government and Public Administration
Banking and Financial Services
Healthcare and Medical Services
Telecommunications
E-commerce and Retail
Education
Energy and Utilities
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Audit all WordPress installations to identify Form Maker Plugin usage and version numbers
2. Disable the Form Maker Plugin immediately if version 1.12.24 or below is detected
3. Review database access logs and audit trails for suspicious SQL queries or unauthorized data access
4. Check for indicators of compromise: unusual database modifications, privilege escalations, or data exports
Patching Guidance:
1. Since no official patch is available, consider these alternatives:
- Upgrade to a newer version if available (check plugin repository for updates beyond 1.12.24)
- Replace Form Maker Plugin with alternative form plugins that have active security maintenance
- If upgrade is not possible, implement compensating controls (see below)
Compensating Controls:
1. Implement database-level access controls: restrict database user permissions to minimum required privileges
2. Apply Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns in POST requests targeting FormMakerSQLMapping and generate_csv actions
3. Implement input validation and sanitization at the application level for name and search_labels parameters
4. Enable WordPress security plugins with SQL injection detection capabilities
5. Restrict plugin access to authenticated users only; implement role-based access controls
6. Monitor database query logs for suspicious patterns using SIEM solutions
Detection Rules:
1. Monitor POST requests to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with action=FormMakerSQLMapping or action=generate_csv
2. Alert on SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, DROP, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) in name and search_labels parameters
3. Track database user privilege changes and unauthorized data access attempts
4. Monitor for unusual database query patterns or performance anomalies
5. Implement IDS/IPS signatures for SQL injection attempts targeting WordPress form plugins
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تدقيق جميع تثبيتات WordPress لتحديد استخدام مكون Form Maker والإصدارات المستخدمة
2. تعطيل مكون Form Maker فوراً إذا تم اكتشاف الإصدار 1.12.24 أو أقدم
3. مراجعة سجلات الوصول إلى قاعدة البيانات والسجلات التدقيقية للاستعلامات المريبة
4. التحقق من مؤشرات الاختراق: تعديلات قاعدة البيانات غير العادية أو تصعيد الامتيازات
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. نظراً لعدم توفر تصحيح رسمي، يجب النظر في البدائل:
- الترقية إلى إصدار أحدث إن أمكن
- استبدال مكون Form Maker بمكونات بديلة موثوقة
- تطبيق الضوابط التعويضية إذا لم تكن الترقية ممكنة
الضوابط التعويضية:
1. تطبيق ضوابط الوصول على مستوى قاعدة البيانات: تقييد صلاحيات مستخدم قاعدة البيانات
2. تطبيق قواعد جدار الحماية (WAF) للكشف عن محاولات حقن SQL
3. تطبيق التحقق من صحة المدخلات على مستوى التطبيق
4. تفعيل مكونات أمان WordPress المتخصصة
5. تقييد الوصول إلى المكون للمستخدمين المصرح لهم فقط
6. مراقبة سجلات استعلامات قاعدة البيانات باستخدام حلول SIEM
قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات POST إلى wp-admin/admin-ajax.php مع الإجراءات المحددة
2. تنبيهات على كلمات SQL المريبة في المعاملات
3. تتبع تغييرات صلاحيات مستخدم قاعدة البيانات
4. مراقبة أنماط الاستعلامات غير العادية
5. تطبيق توقيعات IDS/IPS لكشف محاولات حقن SQL
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Information security requirements for supplier relationships
ECC 2024 A.14.2.5 - Addressing information security in supplier agreements
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
ECC 2024 A.12.6.2 - Restrictions on software installation
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF 2.2 - Asset Management and Inventory
SAMA CSF 3.2 - Access Control and Authentication
SAMA CSF 4.1 - Vulnerability Management
SAMA CSF 5.1 - Incident Detection and Response
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Supplier security requirements
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.3.1 - Access control implementation
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.23 - Information security for supplier relationships
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates
PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention
PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning