📄 Description (English)
The Cost of Goods by PixelYourSite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'csvdata[0][cost_of_goods_value]' parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.2.12 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2026-7613 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Cost of Goods by PixelYourSite WordPress plugin (versions ≤1.2.12) that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through the 'csvdata[0][cost_of_goods_value]' parameter. The vulnerability persists in the database and executes whenever users access affected pages, potentially compromising user sessions, stealing credentials, or distributing malware. With no patch currently available and no exploit publicly disclosed, organizations should immediately assess exposure and implement compensating controls.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 22, 2026 18:32
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi e-commerce and retail organizations using WordPress with the PixelYourSite plugin are at direct risk, particularly those in the retail, hospitality, and small-to-medium business sectors that rely on cost tracking functionality. Government and ARAMCO procurement portals using WordPress could be compromised if this plugin is deployed. Banking and financial services websites accepting payments through WordPress storefronts face credential theft and session hijacking risks. Telecom providers (STC, Mobily, Zain) with WordPress-based customer portals could experience customer data exposure. The vulnerability's stored nature means persistent compromise across all users accessing affected pages.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
E-commerce and Retail
Banking and Financial Services
Government and Public Administration
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
Energy and Utilities (ARAMCO)
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
Hospitality and Tourism
Education
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application (WordPress plugin vulnerability)
T1598 - Phishing (credential theft via XSS)
T1539 - Steal Web Session Cookie (session hijacking)
T1566 - Phishing (malware distribution via injected scripts)
T1547 - Boot or Logon Autostart Execution (persistent XSS payload)
T1059 - Command and Scripting Interpreter (JavaScript execution)
T1005 - Data from Local System (credential harvesting)
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Audit all WordPress installations for the Cost of Goods by PixelYourSite plugin (versions ≤1.2.12) across your organization
2. If plugin is installed and active, immediately disable and deactivate it
3. Review database for injected malicious scripts in posts, pages, and custom fields containing 'csvdata' parameters
4. Check web server logs (last 30-90 days) for POST requests to plugin endpoints with suspicious 'csvdata' payloads
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (until patch available):
5. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block requests containing 'csvdata[0][cost_of_goods_value]' parameters with script tags or encoded payloads
6. Apply WordPress security plugins (Wordfence, Sucuri) with XSS detection and blocking capabilities
7. Enable Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict inline script execution
8. Implement input validation at WAF level: whitelist only numeric values for cost_of_goods_value parameter
9. Apply output encoding filters to all plugin-generated content using WordPress escaping functions
DETECTION RULES:
10. Monitor for POST requests with patterns: csvdata\[0\]\[cost_of_goods_value\].*(<|%3C|javascript:|onerror|onload)
11. Alert on database modifications to wp_posts and wp_postmeta tables containing script tags
12. Track failed sanitization attempts in WordPress error logs
13. Monitor for unusual admin user creation or privilege escalation following XSS injection
LONG-TERM:
14. Contact plugin developer for patch timeline; consider alternative cost-tracking solutions
15. Implement regular WordPress plugin security audits
16. Enforce principle of least privilege for plugin installation permissions
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تدقيق جميع تثبيتات WordPress للبحث عن إضافة Cost of Goods من PixelYourSite (الإصدارات ≤1.2.12) في جميع أنحاء المنظمة
2. إذا كانت الإضافة مثبتة ونشطة، قم بتعطيلها وإلغاء تفعيلها فوراً
3. مراجعة قاعدة البيانات للبحث عن نصوص برمجية ضارة مُحقونة في المنشورات والصفحات والحقول المخصصة التي تحتوي على معاملات 'csvdata'
4. فحص سجلات خادم الويب (آخر 30-90 يوماً) للبحث عن طلبات POST المريبة إلى نقاط نهاية الإضافة
الضوابط التعويضية (حتى توفر التصحيح):
5. تطبيق قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحجب الطلبات التي تحتوي على معاملات 'csvdata[0][cost_of_goods_value]' مع علامات نصوص برمجية
6. تطبيق إضافات أمان WordPress (Wordfence, Sucuri) مع قدرات كشف وحجب XSS
7. تفعيل رؤوس Content Security Policy (CSP) لتقييد تنفيذ النصوص البرمجية المضمنة
8. تطبيق التحقق من الإدخال على مستوى WAF: السماح فقط بالقيم الرقمية لمعامل cost_of_goods_value
9. تطبيق مرشحات ترميز الإخراج على جميع محتويات الإضافة باستخدام وظائف الهروب في WordPress
قواعد الكشف:
10. مراقبة طلبات POST بالأنماط: csvdata\[0\]\[cost_of_goods_value\].*(<|%3C|javascript:|onerror|onload)
11. التنبيه على تعديلات قاعدة البيانات لجداول wp_posts و wp_postmeta التي تحتوي على علامات نصوص برمجية
12. تتبع محاولات الفشل في التطهير في سجلات أخطاء WordPress
13. مراقبة إنشاء مستخدمي المسؤول غير العادي أو تصعيد الامتيازات بعد حقن XSS
المدى الطويل:
14. التواصل مع مطور الإضافة بشأن جدول التصحيح؛ النظر في حلول بديلة لتتبع التكاليف
15. تطبيق عمليات تدقيق أمان إضافات WordPress المنتظمة
16. فرض مبدأ أقل امتياز لأذونات تثبيت الإضافة
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Information security requirements for supplier relationships (plugin security)
ECC 2024 A.14.2.5 - Addressing information security in supplier agreements
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Establishment of information security baselines
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-1 - Business Environment (third-party risk management)
SAMA CSF PR.DS-1 - Data Security (input validation and output encoding)
SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access Control (least privilege for plugin management)
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and Analysis (monitoring for XSS attacks)
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.23 - Information security for supplier relationships
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - User endpoint devices (malware protection from XSS)
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.2 - Privileged access rights (plugin installation controls)
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6 - Management of technical vulnerabilities and exposures
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention
PCI DSS 6.5.7 - Cross-site scripting (XSS) prevention
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates
PCI DSS 11.3 - Penetration testing (includes XSS vulnerability assessment)