CVE-2026-86612
Ninja Tables < 5.2.17 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution via Fluent Forms Data Source
Description
The Ninja Tables WordPress plugin before 5.2.17 does not restrict shortcode expansion to administrator-authored table rows which, in a non-default configuration, allows unauthenticated users to have arbitrary shortcodes executed on a public page, and to permanently break that page, by submitting an ordinary form entry.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 23, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 23, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Ninja Tables WordPress plugin.
- Verify plugin configuration for shortcode expansion.
- Apply vendor patches and security updates promptly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Resource |
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4be7a5e0-9657-4692-904d-b696224e32ec/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Ninja Tables WordPress plugin before 5.2.17 does not restrict shortcode expansion to administrator-authored table rows which, in a non-default configuration, allows unauthenticated users to have arbitrary shortcodes executed on a public page, and to permanently break that page, by submitting an ordinary form entry. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86612.json">CVE-2026-86612</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4be7a5e0-9657-4692-904d-b696224e32ec/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-74 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-86612', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-23T10:35:33.838232Z'}