How severe is CVE-2022-2903?

CVE-2022-2903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-2903 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2903?

CVE-2022-2903 affects Ninjaforms Ninja Forms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2903?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-2903 published?

CVE-2022-2903 was published on 2022-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2903

CVE-2022-2903 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ninjaforms Ninja Forms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Ninjaforms Ninja Forms
Published: 2022-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Ninja Forms Contact Form WordPress plugin before 3.6.13 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when an admin import (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2903?: The Ninja Forms Contact Form WordPress plugin before 3.6.13 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when an admin import (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.
How severe is CVE-2022-2903?: CVE-2022-2903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-2903 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2903?: CVE-2022-2903 affects Ninjaforms Ninja Forms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2903?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-2903 published?: CVE-2022-2903 was published on 2022-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/255b98ba-5da9-4424-a7e9-c438d8905864

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ninjaforms:ninja_forms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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