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Ninja Forms Views EUVDEUVD-2026-29450

| CVE-2026-42741 HIGH
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2026-05-12 Patchstack GHSA-rvq8-mhp5-38gf
8.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain WordPress subscriber account
  2. Delivery
    Access Ninja Forms Views frontend endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Inject blind SQLi payload in query parameter
  4. Execution
    Extract database contents via time-based inference
  5. Impact
    Escalate privileges using stolen admin credentials

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires authenticated access to the WordPress site with at least low-level user privileges (PR:L) - typically subscriber, contributor, author, editor, or administrator roles. The attacker must be able to interact with frontend pages or endpoints where the Ninja Forms Views plugin processes user-supplied input for database queries, specifically features related to displaying or filtering form submissions. No special configuration beyond default plugin installation is required (AC:L), though the plugin itself must be active and processing form data. The scope change (S:C) indicates the vulnerability is not limited to sites with specific Ninja Forms configurations but affects default deployments. No user interaction (UI:N) is required beyond the attacker's own authenticated requests, meaning exploitation can be fully automated once credentials are obtained through separate means (phishing, credential stuffing, insider threat).

Impact

Real-world risk assessment requires balancing multiple signals. The CVSS 8.5 score reflects genuine severity: network-exploitable (AV:N) with low complexity (AC:L) and scope change enabling cross-boundary data access. The PR:L requirement means any authenticated WordPress user (subscriber-level or above) can potentially exploit this, which is a low bar in multi-user WordPress environments. However, no EPSS score is provided in the intelligence data to quantify exploitation probability, and CISA KEV status is absent, indicating no confirmed active exploitation. Patchstack's involvement as the reporting source adds credibility - they typically provide working POCs to vendors but may not publish them publicly immediately. The 'Blind' SQL injection classification means exploitation is slower and noisier than error-based injection, requiring multiple requests to extract data, which may aid detection. SSVC considerations: exploitation status is 'none public' at present, technical impact is 'partial' (confidentiality focus per C:H/I:N), but automatable potential is moderate given the low attack complexity. Priority depends heavily on whether the affected WordPress site uses this plugin with authenticated users who might be compromised or malicious insiders. Missing data: no EPSS probability score, no confirmation of patch testing, no details on which specific plugin endpoints or parameters are vulnerable.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An authenticated attacker with subscriber-level WordPress credentials crafts malicious HTTP requests to the Ninja Forms Views plugin endpoints, injecting SQL payloads into vulnerable parameters that control form submission queries. Using blind SQL injection techniques, the attacker iteratively submits Boolean-based or time-based queries to extract sensitive data character-by-character from the WordPress database, including user credentials, private form submissions, or configuration details stored outside the plugin's intended access scope (enabled by the S:C scope change in CVSS). The low attack complexity (AC:L) indicates exploitation does not require race conditions or complex timing, making automated tools effective for data exfiltration.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – May 12, 2026

Blind SQL injection in Ninja Forms Views plugin (versions ≤3.3.2) allows authenticated attackers with low-level privileges to extract sensitive database information via specially crafted queries. The vulnerability carries an 8.5 CVSS score with scope change, enabling attackers to access data beyond the plugin's normal authorization boundaries. Reported by Patchstack with detailed vendor advisory available, though no public exploit code or active exploitation (CISA KEV) has been identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Upgrade Ninja Forms Views plugin to version 3.3.3 or later if available, as version 3.3.2 is confirmed vulnerable in the Patchstack advisory. Consult the Patchstack database entry at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/views-for-ninja-forms/ for the exact patched version and installation guidance. If immediate patching is not feasible, implement the following compensating controls with noted trade-offs: restrict plugin access to only administrator-level users via role-based access control (reduces attack surface but may disrupt legitimate workflows requiring lower-privilege form management); deploy a WordPress application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection signatures targeting the plugin's endpoints (adds latency and requires tuning to avoid false positives); enable comprehensive SQL query logging and monitor for time delays or Boolean pattern requests characteristic of blind SQLi (increases storage requirements and analysis overhead). As a last resort, temporarily deactivate the Ninja Forms Views plugin until patching is completed (eliminates vulnerability but removes frontend form display/editing functionality entirely). Review WordPress user accounts for unnecessary privileges and audit recent database access logs for signs of exploitation attempts.

Affected VersionsENISA

Ninja Forms Views – Display & Edit Ninja Forms Submissions on your site frontend 0 ≤3.3.2

Affected Packages

euvd ninja_forms_views_8211_display_amp_edit_ninja_forms_submissions_on_your_site_frontend no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability exploits CWE-89 (SQL Injection) in the Ninja Forms Views WordPress plugin, which provides frontend display and editing functionality for Ninja Forms submissions. The CPE identifier indicates Aman's 'Ninja Forms Views' plugin for WordPress is affected. Blind SQL injection occurs when user-supplied input is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterized query usage, allowing attackers to infer database contents through Boolean-based or time-based techniques even when error messages are suppressed. The CVSS vector indicates network-based exploitation (AV:N) requiring only low-level authenticated access (PR:L), with scope change (S:C) suggesting the attacker can access resources beyond the vulnerable component's security context - typically meaning access to the entire WordPress database rather than just plugin-specific tables.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 8.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Aman Ninja Forms Views &#8211; Display &amp; Edit Ninja Forms Submissions on your site frontend views-for-ninja-forms allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Ninja Forms Views &#8211; Display &amp; Edit Ninja Forms Submissions on your site frontend: from n/a through <= 3.3.2.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Ninja Forms Views plugin versions 3.3.2 and earlier contain a blind SQL injection vulnerability that allows low-privileged authenticated users to extract sensitive database information, potentially exposing customer data, credentials, or other confidential information stored in your WordPress database. This high-severity flaw affects any organization using this plugin and requires immediate action to prevent unauthorized data access.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Until vendor patch is released: (1) Deactivate Ninja Forms Views plugin entirely if not mission-critical; (2) If plugin must remain active, restrict authenticated access by removing low-privilege user roles from any forms using the vulnerable Views functionality; (3) Implement database-level monitoring and logging to detect blind SQL injection patterns; (4) Apply Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious SQL-like query parameters; (5) Conduct database access review and limit database user account privileges to minimum required permissions.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 91% exploitable
Social Media
1
Sightings
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

42
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +42
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

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