Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2016-1209?

Affected: Ninja Forms (Ninjaforms) versions >= 2.9.36. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2016-1209 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2016-1209 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2016-1209?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-1209?

Fixed versions are available, including Ninja Forms 2.9.42.1, Ninja Forms 2.9.42.

How urgently should CVE-2016-1209 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2016-1209

HighPublic exploit

Ninja Forms Contact Form 2.9.36 - 2.9.42 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Published May 4, 2016 · Updated Aug 5, 2024 · Also known as 0f36a924-6a68-40ff-bf1a-9ebcad1c2fc6, e9f73654-2e5a-4762-8cac-613e24d3216a

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2016-1209 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1 v3.1) affecting Ninja Forms (Ninjaforms).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Ninja Forms 2.9.42.1, Ninja Forms 2.9.42.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

62%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

The Ninja Forms plugin before 2.9.42.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks via crafted serialized values in a POST request.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Ninja FormsNinjaforms	>= 2.9.36	2.9.42

Patched Releases

Ninja Forms

2.9.42.1, 2.9.42

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 4, 2016
Last updated
Aug 5, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

References

9 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The Ninja Forms plugin before 2.9.42.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks via crafted serialized values in a POST request.
Affected: Ninja Forms (Ninjaforms) versions >= 2.9.36. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ninja Forms 2.9.42.1, Ninja Forms 2.9.42.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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