📄 Description (English)
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in VeronaLabs WP SMS wp-sms allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP SMS: from n/a through <= 6.9.12.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2026-28136 is a SQL injection vulnerability in WP SMS plugin (versions up to 6.9.12) that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through improper input sanitization. With a CVSS score of 7.6, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to WordPress installations managing SMS communications, particularly those handling sensitive customer data. Immediate patching to version 6.9.13 or later is critical to prevent unauthorized database access and data exfiltration.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 30, 2026 01:16
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability directly impacts Saudi organizations using WordPress-based SMS communication systems, particularly: (1) Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) using WP SMS for customer notifications and OTP delivery; (2) Government agencies and municipalities relying on WordPress for citizen communication platforms; (3) Healthcare providers using SMS for appointment reminders and patient communications; (4) Telecom companies (STC, Mobily, Zain) and their resellers managing customer SMS campaigns; (5) E-commerce and fintech platforms handling payment confirmations via SMS. The SQL injection could expose customer phone numbers, transaction records, and authentication credentials stored in WordPress databases, creating compliance violations under SAMA CSF and NCA ECC 2024.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated)
Government and Public Administration
Healthcare and Medical Services
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
E-commerce and Retail
Fintech and Payment Processing
Insurance
Education
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application (WordPress plugin exploitation)
T1005 - Data from Local System (SQL database extraction)
T1041 - Exfiltration Over C2 Channel (data exfiltration via compromised database)
T1021 - Remote Services (lateral movement via database access)
T1078 - Valid Accounts (privilege escalation through database user accounts)
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all WordPress installations running WP SMS plugin versions <= 6.9.12 across your organization
2. Disable the WP SMS plugin immediately if patching cannot be completed within 24 hours
3. Review database access logs for suspicious SQL queries or unusual database activity
PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Update WP SMS plugin to version 6.9.13 or later through WordPress admin dashboard (Plugins > Updates)
2. Verify plugin update completion and test SMS functionality post-patch
3. If automatic updates are disabled, manually download from official WordPress plugin repository
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching delayed):
1. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block SQL injection patterns in WP SMS endpoints
2. Restrict database user permissions for WordPress to minimum required privileges
3. Enable WordPress security plugins (Wordfence, Sucuri) with SQL injection detection rules
4. Implement database activity monitoring and alerting for suspicious queries
DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, DROP, INSERT) in WP SMS plugin parameters
2. Alert on database queries from WordPress user accounts containing SQL comments (--) or multiple statements (;)
3. Track failed database authentication attempts and privilege escalation attempts
4. Monitor for unusual database table access patterns or data exfiltration queries
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع تثبيتات WordPress التي تقوم بتشغيل مكون WP SMS بإصدارات <= 6.9.12 عبر مؤسستك
2. تعطيل مكون WP SMS فوراً إذا لم يتمكن من إكمال التصحيح خلال 24 ساعة
3. مراجعة سجلات الوصول إلى قاعدة البيانات للبحث عن استعلامات SQL مريبة أو نشاط قاعدة بيانات غير عادي
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحديث مكون WP SMS إلى الإصدار 6.9.13 أو أحدث من خلال لوحة تحكم WordPress (المكونات > التحديثات)
2. التحقق من اكتمال تحديث المكون واختبار وظيفة SMS بعد التصحيح
3. إذا تم تعطيل التحديثات التلقائية، قم بالتنزيل يدوياً من مستودع مكونات WordPress الرسمي
الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح الفوري):
1. تنفيذ قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحظر أنماط حقن SQL في نقاط نهاية WP SMS
2. تقييد أذونات مستخدم قاعدة البيانات لـ WordPress بالحد الأدنى المطلوب
3. تفعيل مكونات أمان WordPress (Wordfence, Sucuri) مع قواعد كشف حقن SQL
4. تنفيذ مراقبة نشاط قاعدة البيانات والتنبيهات للاستعلامات المريبة
قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات HTTP التي تحتوي على كلمات رئيسية SQL (UNION, SELECT, DROP, INSERT) في معاملات مكون WP SMS
2. التنبيه على استعلامات قاعدة البيانات من حسابات مستخدمي WordPress التي تحتوي على تعليقات SQL (--) أو عبارات متعددة (;)
3. تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة في قاعدة البيانات ومحاولات تصعيد الامتيازات
4. مراقبة أنماط الوصول غير العادية إلى جداول قاعدة البيانات أو استعلامات تسرب البيانات
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Information security requirements for supplier relationships (WordPress plugin supply chain)
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities (SQL injection patching)
ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Establishment of information security event procedures (incident detection and response)
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-3.1 - Organizational resilience (database security and data protection)
SAMA CSF PR.AC-1.1 - Access control and authentication (database access restrictions)
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1.1 - Detection and analysis (monitoring for SQL injection attempts)
SAMA CSF RS.RP-1.1 - Response planning (incident response for data breaches)
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.23 - Information security for supplier relationships
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - User endpoint devices and computing resources
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities and exposures
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Supplier security incident management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Ensure security patches are installed within defined timeframe
PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention
PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning and remediation