📄 الوصف (الإنجليزية)
The Drag and Drop File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload in versions up to, and including, 1.1.3. This is due to the plugin extracting the file extension before sanitization occurs and allowing the file type parameter to be controlled by the attacker rather than being restricted to administrator-configured values, which when combined with the fact that validation occurs on the unsanitized extension while the file is saved with a sanitized extension, allows special characters like '$' to be stripped during the save process. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary PHP files and potentially achieve remote code execution, however, an .htaccess file and name randomization is in place which restricts real-world exploitability.
🤖 ملخص AI
CVE-2026-5364 is a high-severity arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Drag and Drop File Upload for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin (versions ≤1.1.3) that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files. While real-world exploitation is partially mitigated by .htaccess restrictions and filename randomization, the vulnerability poses significant risk to WordPress installations in Saudi Arabia, particularly those handling sensitive contact forms for government, banking, and healthcare sectors. Immediate action is required to update or disable the plugin pending patch availability.
📄 الوصف (العربية)
🤖 التحليل الذكي آخر تحليل: Apr 27, 2026 07:36
🇸🇦 التأثير على المملكة العربية السعودية
Saudi organizations using Contact Form 7 with this vulnerable plugin face significant risk, particularly: (1) Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) — contact forms used for customer inquiries could be compromised for credential harvesting or malware distribution; (2) Government agencies (NCA oversight) — public-facing contact forms for citizen services vulnerable to defacement and data exfiltration; (3) Healthcare providers — patient inquiry forms could expose sensitive health information; (4) Telecommunications (STC, Mobily) — customer service contact forms at risk; (5) Energy sector (ARAMCO contractors) — supply chain communication channels compromised. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it requires no authentication and affects publicly accessible contact forms.
🏢 القطاعات السعودية المتأثرة
Banking and Financial Services
Government and Public Administration
Healthcare and Medical Services
Energy and Utilities
Telecommunications
E-commerce and Retail
Education
Insurance
🎯 تقنيات MITRE ATT&CK
⚖️ درجة المخاطر السعودية (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all WordPress installations using Contact Form 7 with Drag and Drop File Upload plugin (versions ≤1.1.3) via plugin audit
2. Disable the vulnerable plugin immediately: wp-admin → Plugins → Deactivate 'Drag and Drop File Upload for Contact Form 7'
3. Remove the plugin entirely until patch is available: wp-admin → Plugins → Delete
4. Implement alternative file upload solution (e.g., native CF7 file upload with strict validation)
PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Monitor plugin repository for version 1.1.4+ release
2. Subscribe to WordPress security mailing lists and plugin update notifications
3. Upon patch availability, immediately update to latest version
4. Test in staging environment before production deployment
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if plugin must remain active temporarily):
1. Restrict file uploads to whitelist of safe extensions (.pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt only)
2. Configure .htaccess to prevent PHP execution in upload directory: Add 'php_flag engine off' and 'AddType text/plain .php .phtml .php3 .php4 .php5 .php6 .php7 .phps .pht .phar'
3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block requests with suspicious file extensions or special characters in upload parameters
4. Enable file upload logging and monitoring
5. Restrict upload directory permissions to 755 (no execute for web server)
6. Implement rate limiting on contact form submissions
DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor web server logs for POST requests to contact form handlers with suspicious file extensions (.php, .phtml, .php5, etc.)
2. Alert on file uploads containing special characters ($, %, &) in filename parameters
3. Monitor /wp-content/uploads/ directory for newly created PHP files
4. Track failed .htaccess execution attempts in error logs
5. Implement IDS/IPS signatures for Contact Form 7 exploitation patterns
6. Monitor file permissions changes in upload directories
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع تثبيتات WordPress التي تستخدم Contact Form 7 مع إضافة Drag and Drop File Upload (الإصدارات ≤1.1.3) عبر تدقيق الإضافات
2. تعطيل الإضافة المعرضة للخطر فوراً: wp-admin → Plugins → Deactivate
3. إزالة الإضافة بالكامل حتى توفر التصحيح: wp-admin → Plugins → Delete
4. تنفيذ حل بديل لتحميل الملفات (مثل تحميل ملفات CF7 الأصلي مع التحقق الصارم)
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. مراقبة مستودع الإضافات لإصدار 1.1.4+ أو أحدث
2. الاشتراك في قوائم أمان WordPress والإشعارات بتحديثات الإضافات
3. عند توفر التصحيح، قم بالتحديث الفوري إلى أحدث إصدار
4. اختبر في بيئة التطوير قبل نشر الإنتاج
الضوابط البديلة (إذا كان يجب الاحتفاظ بالإضافة مؤقتاً):
1. تقييد تحميل الملفات بقائمة بيضاء من الامتدادات الآمنة (.pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt فقط)
2. تكوين .htaccess لمنع تنفيذ PHP في دليل التحميل
3. تنفيذ قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحظر الطلبات ذات امتدادات الملفات المريبة
4. تفعيل تسجيل ومراقبة تحميل الملفات
5. تقييد أذونات دليل التحميل إلى 755
6. تنفيذ تحديد معدل على إرسالات نموذج الاتصال
قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة سجلات خادم الويب للطلبات POST مع امتدادات ملفات مريبة
2. التنبيه على تحميل الملفات التي تحتوي على أحرف خاصة في معاملات اسم الملف
3. مراقبة دليل /wp-content/uploads/ للملفات المنشأة حديثاً
4. تتبع محاولات تنفيذ .htaccess الفاشلة
5. تنفيذ توقيعات IDS/IPS لأنماط استغلال Contact Form 7
6. مراقبة تغييرات أذونات الملفات في أدلة التحميل
📋 خريطة الامتثال التنظيمي
🟢 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.14.2.5 - Secure development environment
ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Installation of software on operational systems
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-3.2 - Organizational roles and responsibilities
SAMA CSF PR.DS-6 - Data is protected from unauthorized access
SAMA CSF PR.IP-1 - System development and acquisition processes
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - The network is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.5 - Secure development environment
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.3.1 - User registration and de-registration
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Ensure that all system components and software are protected from known vulnerabilities
PCI DSS 6.5.8 - Improper access control (file upload vulnerabilities)
PCI DSS 11.2 - Run automated vulnerability scanning tools
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