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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2021-47948

Medium
CWE-80 — Weakness Type
Published: May 10, 2026  ·  Modified: May 13, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
5.4
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

WordPress GetPaid Plugin 2.4.6 contains an HTML injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary HTML code by exploiting the Help Text field in payment forms. Attackers can inject malicious HTML including image tags and scripts into the Help Text field during payment form creation, which gets stored in the database and executed in the browser when the form is viewed.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2021-47948 is an HTML injection vulnerability in WordPress GetPaid Plugin 2.4.6 that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious HTML and scripts into payment forms via the Help Text field. The injected content is stored in the database and executed when forms are viewed, potentially enabling phishing, credential theft, or malware distribution. While requiring authentication, this vulnerability poses significant risk to e-commerce and payment processing sites in Saudi Arabia, particularly those using GetPaid for online transactions.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 26, 2026 06:55
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi e-commerce platforms, online retailers, and payment service providers using GetPaid plugin. High-risk sectors include: Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated entities processing online payments), E-commerce and Retail (online stores accepting payments), Healthcare (clinics/hospitals with online payment systems), Government Services (entities offering online payment options), and Telecommunications (bill payment systems). The vulnerability is particularly concerning for organizations handling sensitive customer financial data, as injected scripts could capture payment information or redirect users to phishing sites.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services E-commerce and Retail Healthcare Government Services Telecommunications Payment Service Providers Online Education Platforms
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
6.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Audit all GetPaid plugin installations in your WordPress environment and identify version 2.4.6 or earlier
2. Review payment form Help Text fields for suspicious HTML or script content in the database
3. Check access logs for unauthorized user accounts or privilege escalation attempts
4. Disable GetPaid plugin temporarily if no patch is available and alternative payment solutions exist

Patching Guidance:
1. Update GetPaid plugin to the latest available version immediately when available
2. If no patch exists, consider migrating to alternative payment plugins (WooCommerce Payments, Stripe, PayPal)
3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block HTML/script injection attempts

Compensating Controls:
1. Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all form fields
2. Apply Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to prevent inline script execution
3. Use HTML entity encoding for all user-supplied content in Help Text fields
4. Restrict plugin access to trusted administrators only
5. Enable WordPress security plugins with HTML injection detection
6. Implement database activity monitoring for suspicious modifications

Detection Rules:
1. Monitor for Help Text field modifications containing <script>, <img>, <iframe>, or event handlers
2. Alert on any changes to payment form configurations by non-admin users
3. Track database queries modifying GetPaid plugin tables with HTML/script patterns
4. Monitor browser console errors indicating injected script execution
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تدقيق جميع تثبيتات إضافة GetPaid في بيئة WordPress الخاصة بك وتحديد الإصدار 2.4.6 أو الأقدم
2. مراجعة حقول نص المساعدة في نماذج الدفع بحثاً عن محتوى HTML أو أكواد مريبة في قاعدة البيانات
3. فحص سجلات الوصول للحسابات غير المصرح بها أو محاولات تصعيد الامتيازات
4. تعطيل إضافة GetPaid مؤقتاً إذا لم تكن هناك رقعة متاحة وكانت هناك حلول دفع بديلة

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحديث إضافة GetPaid إلى أحدث إصدار متاح فوراً عند توفره
2. إذا لم تكن هناك رقعة، فكر في الهجرة إلى إضافات دفع بديلة
3. تطبيق قواعد جدار الحماية لتطبيقات الويب لحظر محاولات حقن HTML/البرامج النصية

الضوابط التعويضية:
1. تطبيق التحقق الصارم من الإدخال والتطهير لجميع حقول النموذج
2. تطبيق رؤوس سياسة أمان المحتوى لمنع تنفيذ البرامج النصية المضمنة
3. استخدام ترميز كيان HTML لجميع محتويات المستخدم في حقول نص المساعدة
4. تقييد وصول الإضافة للمسؤولين الموثوقين فقط
5. تفعيل إضافات أمان WordPress مع كشف حقن HTML
6. تطبيق مراقبة نشاط قاعدة البيانات للتعديلات المريبة

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة تعديلات حقل نص المساعدة التي تحتوي على <script> أو <img> أو <iframe>
2. التنبيه على أي تغييرات في تكوينات نماذج الدفع من قبل مستخدمين غير المسؤولين
3. تتبع استعلامات قاعدة البيانات التي تعدل جداول إضافة GetPaid
4. مراقبة أخطاء متصفح الويب التي تشير إلى تنفيذ برامج نصية محقونة
📋 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.5.23 - Web application security and input validation ECC 2024 A.6.37 - Protection against malicious code and injection attacks
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-3.1 - Organizational resilience and risk management SAMA CSF PR.DS-1.1 - Data security and protection SAMA CSF PR.DS-2.1 - Data integrity and authenticity SAMA CSF DE.CM-1.1 - Detection and monitoring of anomalies
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.15 - Access control and authentication ISO 27001:2022 A.8.22 - Information security for supplier relationships ISO 27001:2022 A.8.24 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.8.25 - Information security incident management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention PCI DSS 6.5.7 - Cross-site scripting (XSS) prevention PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning and assessment
📊 CVSS Score
5.4
/ 10.0 — Medium
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredL — Low / Local
User InteractionR — Required
ScopeC — Changed
ConfidentialityL — Low / Local
IntegrityL — Low / Local
AvailabilityN — None / Network
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Medium
CVSS Score5.4
CWECWE-80
EPSS0.03%
Exploit No
Patch ✗ No
Published 2026-05-10
Source Feed nvd
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
6.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-80
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