📄 Description (English)
The Slider Revolution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.10 via the '_get_media_url' and '_check_file_path' function. This is due to insufficient file type validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 7.0.10 and fully patched in version 7.0.11.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
Slider Revolution WordPress plugin versions 7.0.0-7.0.10 contain a critical arbitrary file upload vulnerability allowing authenticated subscribers to upload executable files and achieve remote code execution. The vulnerability stems from insufficient file type validation in the '_get_media_url' and '_check_file_path' functions. While a partial patch exists in 7.0.10, full remediation requires immediate upgrade to version 7.0.11 or later.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 12, 2026 00:39
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using WordPress with Slider Revolution plugin are at significant risk, particularly: Government agencies and ministries hosting public-facing websites, Banking sector digital marketing and customer portal websites, Healthcare institutions using WordPress for patient information portals, Telecommunications companies (STC, Mobily) for promotional content, E-commerce and retail sectors. The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers (including low-privilege users) to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to website defacement, data theft, malware distribution, and lateral movement into critical infrastructure networks.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government and Public Administration
Banking and Financial Services
Healthcare and Medical Institutions
Energy and Utilities
Telecommunications
E-commerce and Retail
Education
Media and Publishing
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all WordPress installations using Slider Revolution plugin versions 7.0.0-7.0.10
2. Restrict file upload permissions to administrator-only access immediately
3. Disable the Slider Revolution plugin if not actively used
PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Upgrade Slider Revolution to version 7.0.11 or later immediately
2. If upgrade is not immediately possible, apply version 7.0.10 as temporary mitigation
3. Test all functionality after patching in staging environment first
COMPENSATING CONTROLS:
1. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious file uploads
2. Configure file upload directories with execute permissions disabled (chmod 644)
3. Implement strict file type validation at server level using MIME type checking
4. Monitor upload directories for suspicious file creation
5. Restrict subscriber-level user creation and audit existing accounts
DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for POST requests to WordPress media upload endpoints with suspicious file extensions (.php, .phtml, .php3, .php4, .php5, .phar, .exe, .sh)
2. Alert on file uploads from subscriber-level accounts
3. Monitor for execution of recently uploaded files in web directories
4. Log and alert on failed file type validation attempts
5. Implement IDS signatures for Slider Revolution exploitation attempts
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع تثبيتات WordPress التي تستخدم مكون Slider Revolution في الإصدارات 7.0.0-7.0.10
2. تقييد أذونات تحميل الملفات للمسؤولين فقط على الفور
3. تعطيل مكون Slider Revolution إذا لم يكن قيد الاستخدام النشط
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. ترقية Slider Revolution إلى الإصدار 7.0.11 أو أحدث على الفور
2. إذا لم تكن الترقية ممكنة على الفور، طبق الإصدار 7.0.10 كتخفيف مؤقت
3. اختبر جميع الوظائف بعد التصحيح في بيئة التطوير أولاً
الضوابط البديلة:
1. تنفيذ قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحظر تحميل الملفات المريبة
2. تكوين دلائل تحميل الملفات بدون أذونات التنفيذ (chmod 644)
3. تنفيذ التحقق الصارم من نوع الملف على مستوى الخادم باستخدام فحص نوع MIME
4. مراقبة دلائل التحميل لإنشاء ملفات مريبة
5. تقييد إنشاء حسابات المستخدمين على مستوى المشترك والتدقيق في الحسابات الموجودة
قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات POST إلى نقاط نهاية تحميل وسائط WordPress بامتدادات ملفات مريبة
2. التنبيه على تحميل الملفات من حسابات على مستوى المشترك
3. مراقبة تنفيذ الملفات المحملة مؤخراً في دلائل الويب
4. تسجيل والتنبيه على محاولات التحقق الفاشلة من نوع الملف
5. تنفيذ توقيعات IDS لمحاولات استغلال Slider Revolution
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.12.4.1 - Event logging and monitoring
A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
A.14.2.5 - Secure development environment
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.BE-5 - Organizational resilience
PR.DS-6 - Integrity checking mechanisms
PR.IP-1 - System and information integrity
DE.CM-1 - The network is monitored for unauthorized connections
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.2.1 - Restrictions on software installation
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
A.14.2.5 - Secure development environment
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
6.2 - Ensure all system components are protected from known vulnerabilities
6.5.8 - Improper access control
11.2 - Run automated vulnerability scanning tools