Arbitrary Shortcode Execution Vulnerability in Ninja Forms Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-12238

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Ninja Forms – The Contact Form Builder That Grows With You
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-12238?

The Ninja Forms plugin for WordPress presents a vulnerability that permits arbitrary shortcode execution across all versions up to 3.8.22. The flaw arises from inadequate input validation, enabling authenticated users, including those with Subscriber-level access, to execute unverified shortcodes. This loophole in the plugin can potentially be exploited to perform unauthorized actions on a WordPress site, compromising its security integrity and user data. Mitigation strategies should be promptly applied to safeguard against this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Ninja Forms – The Contact Form Builder That Grows With You * <= 3.8.22

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ninja-forms/ta...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Michael Mazzolini
.
The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.