Cross-Site Request Forgery in ووسلام – همگام سازی ووکامرس و باسلام

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue found in the WordPress plugin "ووسلام – همگام سازی ووکامرس و باسلام" (WooSalam – WooCommerce and Basalam Synchronization) version 1.9.1 and earlier.

CSRF vulnerabilities allow attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unwanted actions on a web application without their consent, typically by clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.

In this case, attackers could force higher-privileged users to execute actions under their current authentication, potentially compromising the security or integrity of the affected system.

The vulnerability requires user interaction for exploitation and has been patched in version 1.9.2.

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Detection Guidance

Detecting a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability like CVE-2026-61956 in the 'ووسلام – همگام سازی ووکامرس و باسلام' plugin on your system or network involves checking the installed version of the plugin and monitoring for suspicious activity. Below are some methods and commands to help identify the vulnerability:

• Check the installed version of the plugin: Verify if your WordPress site is running a vulnerable version (1.9.1 or earlier) of the 'ووسلام – همگام سازی ووکامرس و باسلام' plugin. You can do this by navigating to the WordPress admin dashboard, going to 'Plugins', and checking the version number listed for the plugin.
• Use WP-CLI to list installed plugins and versions: If you have command-line access to your WordPress installation, you can use the following WP-CLI command to list all installed plugins and their versions: `wp plugin list`. Look for the 'sync-basalam' plugin and check its version.
• Scan for vulnerable plugins using security tools: Tools like WPScan can scan your WordPress installation for known vulnerabilities. Run the following command to scan your site: `wpscan --url <your-site-url> --enumerate vp`. This will check for vulnerable plugins, including the one affected by CVE-2026-61956.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious CSRF activity: Use network monitoring tools like Wireshark or Burp Suite to inspect HTTP requests. Look for unexpected or unauthorized state-changing requests (e.g., POST requests) that lack CSRF tokens or other anti-CSRF protections.
• Review logs for unusual activity: Check your web server logs (e.g., Apache or Nginx logs) for unusual patterns, such as repeated requests to plugin endpoints or requests from unfamiliar IP addresses. This may indicate exploitation attempts.

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Impact Analysis

If exploited, this CSRF vulnerability could allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on your WordPress site through the vulnerable plugin while you are authenticated.

This could lead to unauthorized changes or operations being executed with your privileges, potentially compromising your site's data integrity or functionality.

Since the vulnerability requires user interaction, the risk increases if users with higher privileges are tricked into clicking malicious links or visiting crafted pages.

Updating the plugin to version 1.9.2 or later is strongly recommended to mitigate this risk.

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Compliance Impact

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability like CVE-2026-61956 can impact compliance with standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, depending on the context of the affected system and the data it handles.

• GDPR: If the vulnerable plugin processes or stores personal data of EU citizens, a CSRF attack could lead to unauthorized actions (e.g., data modification or deletion) without the user's consent. This may violate GDPR's requirements for data integrity, confidentiality, and user consent (Articles 5, 25, and 32).
• HIPAA: If the plugin is used in a healthcare-related environment handling protected health information (PHI), a CSRF attack could result in unauthorized access or manipulation of PHI. This could breach HIPAA's Security Rule (45 CFR Part 164), which mandates safeguards to protect the confidentiality and integrity of PHI.

Additionally, both GDPR and HIPAA require organizations to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to mitigate risks. Failure to patch or address such vulnerabilities could be seen as negligence, potentially leading to non-compliance penalties.

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Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability affects the WordPress plugin "ووسلام – همگام سازی ووکامرس و باسلام" (WooSalam – WooCommerce and Basalam Synchronization) version 1.9.1 and earlier.

The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the plugin to version 1.9.2 or later, where the issue has been patched.

If updating is not possible immediately, it is recommended to seek assistance from a hosting provider or a web developer to apply necessary mitigations.

Patchstack users can also enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins to ensure timely patching.

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