CVE-2021-34648: Ninja Forms <= 3.5.7 Unprotected REST-API to Email Injection

Published Sep 22, 2021
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Updated

The Ninja Forms WordPress plugin is vulnerable to arbitrary email sending via the triggeremailaction function found in the ~/includes/Routes/Submissions.php file, in versions up to and including 3.5.7. This allows authenticated attackers to send arbitrary emails from the affected server via the /ninja-forms-submissions/email-action REST API which can be used to socially engineer victims.

Affected Software

1 affected component
NinjaForms Ninja Forms Wordpress<=3.5.7

Event History

Sep 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-34648?

CVE-2021-34648 is a vulnerability in the Ninja Forms WordPress plugin that allows authenticated attackers to send arbitrary emails from the affected server.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-34648?

CVE-2021-34648 has a severity rating of 4.3 out of 10.

3

How does CVE-2021-34648 affect the Ninja Forms plugin?

CVE-2021-34648 affects the Ninja Forms plugin versions up to and including 3.5.7.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2021-34648?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2021-34648 by using the trigger_email_action function in the ~/includes/Routes/Submissions.php file to send arbitrary emails.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-34648?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2021-34648 is available. It is recommended to update the Ninja Forms plugin to a version beyond 3.5.7 to mitigate the vulnerability.

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