CVE-2021-24163: Ninja Forms < 3.4.34 - Authenticated SendWP Plugin Installation and Client Secret Key Disclosure

Published Apr 5, 2021
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Updated

The AJAX action, wpajaxninjaformssendwpremoteinstallhandler, did not have a capability check on it, nor did it have any nonce protection, therefore making it possible for low-level users, such as subscribers, to install and activate the SendWP Ninja Forms Contact Form – The Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress WordPress plugin before 3.4.34 and retrieve the clientsecret key needed to establish the SendWP connection while also installing the SendWP plugin.

Other sources

The AJAX action, wpajaxninjaformssendwpremoteinstallhandler, did not have a capability check on it, nor did it have any nonce protection, therefore making it possible for low-level users, such as subscribers, to install and activate the SendWP Ninja Forms Contact Form – The Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress WordPress plugin before 3.4.34 and retrieve the clientsecret key needed to establish the SendWP connection while also installing the SendWP plugin.

Affected Software

1 affected component
NinjaForms Ninja Forms Wordpress<3.4.34

Event History

Apr 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24163?

The severity of CVE-2021-24163 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

2

What is the affected software of CVE-2021-24163?

The affected software of CVE-2021-24163 is Ninja Forms version up to and excluding 3.4.34.

3

How can low-level users exploit CVE-2021-24163?

Low-level users, such as subscribers, can exploit CVE-2021-24163 by installing and activating the SendWP Ninja Forms Contact Form plugin without proper capability check or nonce protection.

4

Are there any fixes available for CVE-2021-24163?

Yes, patches have been released to fix CVE-2021-24163. It is recommended to update Ninja Forms to version 3.4.34 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-24163?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-24163 at the following references: - [WPScan](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/55fde9fa-f6cd-4546-bee8-4acc628251c2) - [Wordfence Blog](https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/02/one-million-sites-affected-four-severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-ninja-forms/)

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