Apr 07, 2026 • Bill Toulas
Hackers exploit critical flaw in Ninja Forms WordPress plugin
A critical vulnerability (CVSS rating not specified) has been discovered in the Ninja Forms File Uploads premium add-on for WordPress. The flaw allows...
Executive Summary
A critical vulnerability (CVSS rating not specified) has been discovered in the Ninja Forms File Uploads premium add-on for WordPress. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to remote code execution on affected systems. Organizations using this plugin should immediately update to the latest patched version. This vulnerability poses severe risk as it can be exploited without authentication, making it a prime target for automated attacks and ransomware campaigns. Web administrators should audit their WordPress installations and ensure all Ninja Forms components are current.
Summary
A critical vulnerability in the Ninja Forms File Uploads premium add-on for WordPress allows uploading arbitrary files without authentication, which can lead to remote code execution. [...]
Published Analysis
A critical vulnerability (CVSS rating not specified) has been discovered in the Ninja Forms File Uploads premium add-on for WordPress. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to remote code execution on affected systems. Organizations using this plugin should immediately update to the latest patched version. This vulnerability poses severe risk as it can be exploited without authentication, making it a prime target for automated attacks and ransomware campaigns. Web administrators should audit their WordPress installations and ensure all Ninja Forms components are current. A critical vulnerability in the Ninja Forms File Uploads premium add-on for WordPress allows uploading arbitrary files without authentication, which can lead to remote code execution. [...] A critical vulnerability in the Ninja Forms File Uploads premium add-on for WordPress allows uploading arbitrary files without authentication, which can lead to remote code execution. [...]