AI enriched 15 hours ago (2026-08-08 01:32 UTC)

Technical Summary

The Ninja Forms WordPress plugin before 3.14.10 does not prevent user-supplied query-string input, used to pre-populate a form field's default value, from being processed as a shortcode, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes registered on the site when a form so configured is embedded on a public page.

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 4.8). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Low based on low-bar exploit prerequisites.

Primary risk drivers: low-bar exploit prerequisites

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

AI risk score 48/100 (Moderate, Low) with priority P4 Planned. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.