📄 Description (English)
The Integration with Hubspot Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'hubspotform' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
The Integration with Hubspot Forms WordPress plugin (versions ≤1.2.2) contains a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'hubspotform' shortcode due to insufficient input sanitization. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access can inject malicious scripts that execute for all page visitors. While no patch is currently available, the medium CVSS score (6.4) and requirement for authenticated access limit immediate risk, though persistent code injection poses significant concerns for WordPress-based Saudi organizations.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 15, 2026 19:40
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using WordPress with the Hubspot Forms integration for lead generation and customer engagement are at risk. Most affected sectors include: (1) Banking & Financial Services (SAMA-regulated entities using Hubspot for customer onboarding), (2) E-commerce & Retail (online platforms collecting customer data), (3) Government Digital Services (agencies using WordPress for public-facing portals), (4) Healthcare (clinics/hospitals collecting patient inquiries), (5) Telecommunications (STC, Mobily using forms for customer services). The vulnerability allows persistent malware injection, credential theft, and defacement affecting customer trust and regulatory compliance.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking & Financial Services
E-commerce & Retail
Government & Digital Services
Healthcare
Telecommunications
Insurance
Real Estate & Property Management
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
6.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Audit all WordPress installations using Integration with Hubspot Forms plugin v1.2.2 or earlier
2. Review user access logs for Contributor+ accounts that may have injected malicious content
3. Scan all pages/posts containing [hubspotform] shortcodes for suspicious script tags
4. Disable the plugin immediately if not critical to operations
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (until patch available):
5. Restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only; audit existing Contributor accounts
6. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block script injection in shortcode attributes
7. Enable WordPress security plugins (Wordfence, Sucuri) with real-time malware scanning
8. Apply Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to prevent inline script execution
9. Use WordPress capability plugins to limit who can edit posts/pages with shortcodes
DETECTION RULES:
10. Monitor WordPress database for [hubspotform] shortcodes containing: <script, javascript:, onerror=, onload=, onclick=
11. Log all post/page modifications by Contributor+ accounts
12. Alert on any changes to plugin files or shortcode output
PATCHING:
13. Monitor plugin repository for security update; apply immediately upon release
14. Consider alternative Hubspot integration methods (API-based, not shortcode-based) if available
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تدقيق جميع تثبيتات WordPress التي تستخدم مكون Integration with Hubspot Forms v1.2.2 أو أقدم
2. مراجعة سجلات وصول المستخدمين للحسابات ذات مستوى المساهم وما فوقه التي قد تكون قد حقنت محتوى ضار
3. فحص جميع الصفحات/المنشورات التي تحتوي على اختصار [hubspotform] بحثاً عن علامات برامج نصية مريبة
4. تعطيل المكون فوراً إذا لم يكن حرجياً للعمليات
الضوابط التعويضية (حتى توفر التصحيح):
5. تقييد وصول مستوى المساهم للمستخدمين الموثوقين فقط؛ تدقيق حسابات المساهمين الحالية
6. تنفيذ قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحظر حقن البرامج النصية في سمات الاختصار
7. تفعيل مكونات أمان WordPress (Wordfence, Sucuri) مع المسح الفوري للبرامج الضارة
8. تطبيق رؤوس سياسة أمان المحتوى (CSP) لمنع تنفيذ البرامج النصية المضمنة
9. استخدام مكونات قدرات WordPress لتحديد من يمكنه تحرير المنشورات/الصفحات التي تحتوي على اختصارات
قواعد الكشف:
10. مراقبة قاعدة بيانات WordPress بحثاً عن اختصارات [hubspotform] تحتوي على: <script, javascript:, onerror=, onload=, onclick=
11. تسجيل جميع تعديلات المنشورات/الصفحات بواسطة حسابات المساهم وما فوقه
12. التنبيه على أي تغييرات في ملفات المكون أو مخرجات الاختصار
التصحيح:
13. مراقبة مستودع المكون للحصول على تحديث أمان؛ تطبيق فوراً عند الإصدار
14. النظر في طرق تكامل Hubspot البديلة (قائمة على API، وليس على أساس الاختصار) إذا كانت متاحة
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
5.1.1 - Input validation and output encoding controls
5.2.1 - Web application security requirements
5.3.2 - Vulnerability management and patching
6.1.1 - Access control for system administrators and privileged users
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.GV-1 - Organizational processes to manage cybersecurity risk
PR.AC-1 - Access control policy and procedures
PR.DS-2 - Data security and protection
DE.CM-1 - Detection and monitoring of unauthorized access
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.5.15 - Access control
A.6.5.2 - Secure development policy
A.8.2.3 - Segregation of duties
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention
6.5.7 - Cross-site scripting (XSS) prevention
6.2 - Security patches and updates
🔗 References & Sources 3
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/integration-with-hubspot-forms/tags/1.2.2/in...
security@wordfence.com
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/integration-with-hubspot-forms/trunk/include...
security@wordfence.com
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/aac2b2a3-5d4f-449f-876c-d1bec...
security@wordfence.com