How severe is CVE-2023-36505?

CVE-2023-36505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36505?

CVE-2023-36505 affects Ninjaforms Ninja Forms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36505?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-36505 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-36505 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-40454.

When was CVE-2023-36505 published?

CVE-2023-36505 was published on 2024-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36505

CVE-2023-36505 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ninjaforms Ninja Forms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-40454
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ninjaforms Ninja Forms
Published: 2024-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Saturday Drive Ninja Forms Contact Form.This issue affects Ninja Forms Contact Form : from n/a through 3.6.24.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36505?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Saturday Drive Ninja Forms Contact Form.This issue affects Ninja Forms Contact Form : from n/a through 3.6.24.
How severe is CVE-2023-36505?: CVE-2023-36505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36505?: CVE-2023-36505 affects Ninjaforms Ninja Forms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36505?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-36505 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-36505 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-40454.
When was CVE-2023-36505 published?: CVE-2023-36505 was published on 2024-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ninja-forms/wordpress-ninja-forms-contact-form-the-drag-and-drop-form-builder-for-wordpress-plugin-3-6-24-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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

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