CVE-2026-42741
Aman Ninja · Ninja Forms Views
A Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the Ninja Forms Views plugin allows low-privileged authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the WordPress database.
Executive summary
The Ninja Forms Views WordPress plugin contains a Blind SQL Injection vulnerability that could permit unauthorized database access by authenticated users.
Vulnerability
The plugin suffers from improper neutralization of SQL command elements (CWE-89). Similar to other SQL injection flaws, this requires an attacker to possess authenticated access (PR:L) to the application to trigger the vulnerable function.
Business impact
An attacker exploiting this flaw can perform Blind SQL Injection, allowing them to infer database content or potentially bypass application logic. The CVSS score of 8.5 reflects the potential for significant data compromise, despite the requirement for authenticated access.
Remediation
Immediate Action: Update the "Ninja Forms Views" plugin to version 3.3.3 or later.
Proactive Monitoring: Review WordPress user access logs and database query logs for indicators of unauthorized SQL injection attempts.
Compensating Controls: Deploy a WAF with SQL injection protection enabled to inspect traffic for malicious SQL payloads targeting the plugin.
Exploitation status
Public Exploit Available: Unknown
Analyst recommendation
Promptly apply the update to version 3.3.3 to remediate this vulnerability. Security teams should ensure that user roles are limited and that all plugins are regularly audited to prevent similar SQL injection risks.