Description
WordPress Plugin Ninja Forms with File Uploads Extension is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Plugin Ninja Forms with File Uploads Extension version 3.3.0 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to plugin version 3.3.1 or latest
References
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-0888
https://ninjaforms.com/extensions/file-uploads/?changelog=1/
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