6.9
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-65051
Ninja Forms Server-Side Validation Bypass via Client-Controlled Field Metadata Merge in AJAX Submission Handler
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.

INFO

Published Date :

July 21, 2026, 3:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 21, 2026, 6:55 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-65051 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update Ninja Forms to patch the client-side enforcement of server-side security flaw.
  • Update Ninja Forms plugin to the latest version.
  • Verify form validation is correctly enforced.
  • Monitor for unauthorized form submissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-65051.

URL Resource
https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-forms/
https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-forms/changelog/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ninja-forms-server-side-validation-bypass-via-client-controlled-field-metadata-merge-in-ajax-submission-handler
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-65051 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 21, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Saturday Drive', 'product': 'Ninja Forms', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '3.14.9', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '3.14.9', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}]
    Added 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.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
    Added CWE CWE-602
    Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-forms/
    Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-forms/changelog/
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ninja-forms-server-side-validation-bypass-via-client-controlled-field-metadata-merge-in-ajax-submission-handler
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.