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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-0910

High
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.13 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'wpforo_display_array_data' funct
CWE-502 — Weakness Type
Published: Feb 11, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
8.8
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.13 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'wpforo_display_array_data' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software, which means this vulnerability has no impact unless another plugin or theme containing a POP chain is installed on the site. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it may allow the attacker to perform actions like delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code depending on the POP chain present.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress (versions up to 2.4.13) contains a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the 'wpforo_display_array_data' function that allows authenticated Subscriber-level users to inject malicious PHP objects through unsafe deserialization. While the plugin itself lacks a POP chain, the vulnerability becomes critical when combined with vulnerable plugins or themes, potentially enabling arbitrary file deletion, data exfiltration, or remote code execution. Organizations using wpForo should prioritize patching and audit installed plugins for POP chain gadgets.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 22, 2026 08:21
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations operating WordPress-based community forums, knowledge bases, and customer engagement platforms are at risk. Most affected sectors include: Government agencies using WordPress for public engagement portals, Banking sector for customer support forums, Telecommunications (STC, Mobily) for customer communities, Healthcare institutions for patient forums, and E-commerce platforms. The vulnerability's impact depends on the ecosystem of installed plugins—organizations with multiple third-party plugins face elevated risk of RCE. SAMA-regulated financial institutions and NCA-monitored government entities should prioritize assessment and patching.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government Banking Telecommunications Healthcare E-commerce Education Energy
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all WordPress installations using wpForo plugin and document current versions
2. Audit all installed plugins and themes for known POP chain gadgets (use tools like phpcs with security rulesets)
3. Restrict Subscriber-level user access to forum functionality if possible until patching is complete
4. Review user access logs for suspicious object injection attempts

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Update wpForo plugin to version 2.4.14 or later immediately
2. Ensure all dependent plugins and themes are also updated to latest versions
3. Test patches in staging environment before production deployment
4. Implement automated plugin update mechanisms where feasible

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Disable wpForo plugin temporarily and use alternative forum solution
2. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect serialized object patterns in POST requests
3. Restrict forum access to authenticated users only; disable public registration
4. Monitor PHP error logs for deserialization warnings

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for POST requests containing 'O:' patterns (PHP serialized objects) in wpforo parameters
2. Alert on any execution of dangerous functions (eval, system, exec, passthru) following forum requests
3. Track file deletion or modification events in WordPress directories post-forum access
4. Monitor for unusual process spawning from PHP processes
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع تثبيتات WordPress التي تستخدم مكون wpForo وتوثيق الإصدارات الحالية
2. تدقيق جميع المكونات الإضافية والمواضيع المثبتة للبحث عن أدوات سلسلة POP المعروفة
3. تقييد وصول المستخدمين على مستوى المشترك إلى وظائف المنتدى إن أمكن حتى اكتمال التصحيح
4. مراجعة سجلات وصول المستخدم للبحث عن محاولات حقن كائنات مريبة

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحديث مكون wpForo إلى الإصدار 2.4.14 أو أحدث على الفور
2. التأكد من تحديث جميع المكونات الإضافية والمواضيع التابعة إلى أحدث الإصدارات
3. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة التجريب قبل نشرها في الإنتاج
4. تنفيذ آليات تحديث المكونات الإضافية التلقائية حيث يكون ذلك ممكناً

الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تعطيل مكون wpForo مؤقتاً واستخدام حل منتدى بديل
2. تنفيذ قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) للكشف عن أنماط الكائنات المسلسلة في طلبات POST
3. تقييد وصول المنتدى للمستخدمين المصرح لهم فقط؛ تعطيل التسجيل العام
4. مراقبة سجلات أخطاء PHP للتحذيرات من فك التسلسل

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات POST التي تحتوي على أنماط 'O:' (كائنات PHP المسلسلة) في معاملات wpforo
2. التنبيه على أي تنفيذ للوظائف الخطرة (eval, system, exec, passthru) بعد طلبات المنتدى
3. تتبع أحداث حذف أو تعديل الملفات في أدلة WordPress بعد وصول المنتدى
4. مراقبة توليد العمليات غير العادية من عمليات PHP
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Monitoring and logging of access
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-1 - Asset management and inventory SAMA CSF PR.DS-6 - Data protection and integrity SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and monitoring SAMA CSF RS.MI-2 - Incident response and mitigation
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.2.1 - Change management ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development and maintenance ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1.1 - User access management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning
📊 CVSS Score
8.8
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredL — Low / Local
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score8.8
CWECWE-502
EPSS0.08%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-02-11
Source Feed nvd
Views 2
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-502
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