CVE-2026-65051 Details
Description
Ninja Forms WordPress plugin version 3.14.8 contains a client-side enforcement of server-side security vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass all form validation by merging attacker-controlled field metadata over server-loaded form definitions before validation runs. Attackers can craft a malicious AJAX submission overriding field types, removing required flags, and disabling CAPTCHA checks through the nopriv AJAX endpoint to trigger form actions such as email notifications and database storage with unverified, attacker-controlled content.
A vulnerability in the Ninja Forms WordPress plugin, specifically in version 3.14.8, allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass form validation. This is achieved by merging attacker-controlled field metadata with server-loaded form definitions before the validation process. Exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate AJAX submissions to override field types, remove required flags, and disable CAPTCHA checks. The exploitation occurs through the nopriv AJAX endpoint, enabling attackers to trigger form actions such as email notifications and database storage with unverified, attacker-controlled content.
Users are advised to update to Ninja Forms version 3.14.9 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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Assessed Jul 21, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-602 | Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Ninja Forms | < 3.14.9 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 21, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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