CVE-2022-0888 (GCVE-0-2022-0888)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-03-23 19:46 – Updated: 2026-04-08 17:32
VLAI?
Title
Ninja Forms - File Uploads Extension <= 3.3.0 - Arbitrary File Upload
Summary
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
Severity ?
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
SaturdayDrive Ninja Forms - File Uploads Affected: 0 , ≤ 3.3.0 (semver)
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Credits
Muhammad Zeeshan
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