CVE-2022-0889: Ninja Forms - File Uploads Extension <= 3.3.12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Mar 23, 2022
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Updated

The Ninja Forms - File Uploads Extension WordPress plugin is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting due to missing sanitization of the files filename parameter found in the ~/includes/ajax/controllers/uploads.php file which can be used by unauthenticated attackers to add malicious web scripts to vulnerable WordPress sites, in versions up to and including 3.3.12.

Affected Software

1 affected component
NinjaForms Ninja Forms File Uploads Wordpress<=3.3.12

Event History

Mar 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-0889.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'The Ninja Forms - File Uploads Extension WordPress plugin is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting.'

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0889?

The severity of CVE-2022-0889 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

How does the vulnerability affect the Ninja Forms - File Uploads Extension WordPress plugin?

The vulnerability affects the Ninja Forms - File Uploads Extension WordPress plugin version up to and including 3.3.12.

5

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers using malicious web scripts.

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