CVE-2022-0888

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: March 23, 2022 Modified: April 08, 2026
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Description

The Ninja Forms - File Uploads Extension WordPress plugin is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient input file type validation found in the ~/includes/ajax/controllers/uploads.php file which can be bypassed making it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files that can be used to obtain remote code execution, in versions up to and including 3.3.0

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/5f0accbbfdee279c68ed144da9cd8607
Source: security@wordfence.com
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f00eeaef-f277-481f-9e18-bf1ced0015a0?source=cve
Source: security@wordfence.com
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-0888
Source: security@wordfence.com
Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/5f0accbbfdee279c68ed144da9cd8607
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f00eeaef-f277-481f-9e18-bf1ced0015a0?source=cve
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-0888
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
9.3%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434 CWE-434

Affected Vendors

ninjaforms

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