📄 Description (English)
The Supreme Modules Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.62. This is due to insufficient file type validation detecting JSON files, allowing double extension files to bypass sanitization while being accepted as a valid JSON file. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2025-13062 is a critical arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Supreme Modules Lite WordPress plugin (versions ≤2.5.62) that allows authenticated users with author-level privileges to upload malicious files through JSON validation bypass using double extensions. This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution on affected WordPress installations. The vulnerability requires authentication but poses significant risk to organizations using this plugin, particularly those with multiple content contributors.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 22, 2026 04:03
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi organizations operating WordPress-based platforms, particularly: (1) Government agencies and ministries using WordPress for public portals and content management (NCA oversight); (2) Banking and financial institutions using WordPress for customer-facing websites and internal portals (SAMA regulated); (3) Healthcare providers and hospitals managing patient information portals; (4) Telecommunications companies (STC, Mobily) using WordPress for service portals; (5) E-commerce and retail sectors managing product catalogs. The risk is elevated in organizations with multiple content creators and insufficient access controls, as the vulnerability requires only author-level access.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government and Public Administration
Banking and Financial Services
Healthcare and Medical Services
Telecommunications
E-commerce and Retail
Education
Media and Publishing
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application
T1199 - Trusted Relationship (compromised WordPress site)
T1566.002 - Phishing: Spearphishing Link (if used for distribution)
T1505.003 - Server Software Component (WordPress plugin)
T1547.014 - Boot or Logon Autostart Execution (web shell persistence)
T1059.004 - Command and Scripting Interpreter: Unix Shell (post-exploitation)
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all WordPress installations using Supreme Modules Lite plugin by version
2. Restrict author-level user access to file upload functionality immediately
3. Review user roles and remove unnecessary author/editor privileges
4. Audit recent file uploads for suspicious JSON files with double extensions (e.g., .json.php, .json.exe)
PATCHING:
1. Update Supreme Modules Lite plugin to version 2.5.63 or later immediately
2. Test updates in staging environment before production deployment
3. Verify plugin functionality post-update
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Disable the Supreme Modules Lite plugin temporarily
2. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block double extension uploads
3. Configure file upload restrictions at web server level (Apache/Nginx) to reject suspicious extensions
4. Implement strict MIME type validation at application level
5. Store uploaded files outside web root directory
6. Disable PHP execution in upload directories via .htaccess or nginx configuration
DETECTION:
1. Monitor WordPress upload directories for files with double extensions (.json.php, .json.exe, etc.)
2. Review WordPress user activity logs for file uploads by author-level users
3. Check web server access logs for POST requests to upload endpoints
4. Implement IDS/IPS signatures for double extension upload attempts
5. Monitor for suspicious PHP execution in upload directories
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع تثبيتات WordPress التي تستخدم مكون Supreme Modules Lite حسب الإصدار
2. تقييد وصول المستخدمين على مستوى المؤلف إلى وظيفة تحميل الملفات فوراً
3. مراجعة أدوار المستخدمين وإزالة امتيازات المؤلف/المحرر غير الضرورية
4. تدقيق عمليات التحميل الأخيرة للبحث عن ملفات JSON المريبة بامتدادات مزدوجة
التصحيح:
1. تحديث مكون Supreme Modules Lite إلى الإصدار 2.5.63 أو أحدث فوراً
2. اختبار التحديثات في بيئة التطوير قبل نشرها في الإنتاج
3. التحقق من وظائف المكون بعد التحديث
الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تعطيل مكون Supreme Modules Lite مؤقتاً
2. تطبيق قواعد جدار الحماية لتطبيقات الويب لحظر التحميلات ذات الامتدادات المزدوجة
3. تكوين قيود تحميل الملفات على مستوى خادم الويب لرفض الامتدادات المريبة
4. تطبيق التحقق الصارم من نوع MIME على مستوى التطبيق
5. تخزين الملفات المحملة خارج دليل الويب الجذر
6. تعطيل تنفيذ PHP في أدلة التحميل
الكشف:
1. مراقبة أدلة تحميل WordPress للملفات ذات الامتدادات المزدوجة
2. مراجعة سجلات نشاط مستخدمي WordPress لتحميلات الملفات
3. فحص سجلات الوصول لخادم الويب لطلبات POST
4. تطبيق توقيعات IDS/IPS لمحاولات التحميل ذات الامتدادات المزدوجة
5. مراقبة تنفيذ PHP المريب في أدلة التحميل
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.12.4.1 - Event logging (monitoring file uploads and suspicious activities)
A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy (secure file handling)
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities (patch management)
A.13.1.3 - Segregation of networks (isolating affected systems)
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.AM-2 - Asset management (inventory of WordPress installations)
PR.IP-12 - Information and processes are managed (secure development practices)
DE.CM-3 - Monitoring and detection (file upload monitoring)
RS.RP-1 - Response planning (incident response procedures)
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.2.1 - Monitoring (audit logging of file uploads)
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities (vulnerability patching)
A.14.2.1 - Secure development and change management
A.13.1.1 - Network security perimeter (access controls)
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
6.2 - Security patches and updates (if payment data exposed)
6.5.8 - Improper access control (file upload restrictions)
10.2 - Logging and monitoring (audit trails for uploads)