CVE-2024-12772: The Ninja Tables WordPress plugin before 5.0.17 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before outputting it

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12772?

ninja tables: upgrade to 5.0.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12772 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12772 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-12772 affect?

CVE-2024-12772 affects ninja tables. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Ninja Tables WordPress plugin before 5.0.17 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page when importing a CSV, leading to a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12772?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-12772 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting ninja tables. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Ninja Tables WordPress plugin before 5.0.17 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page when importing a CSV, leading to a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wpmanageninja

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-31 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpmanageninja ninja tables UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.0.17

Fixed in: 5.0.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ninja-tables || rpm -q ninja-tables || ninja-tables --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ninja-tables

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ninja-tables

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-12772?

ninja tables: upgrade to 5.0.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12772 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12772 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-12772 affect?

CVE-2024-12772 affects ninja tables. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Ninja Tables WordPress plugin before 5.0.17 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page when importing a CSV, leading to a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2024-12772?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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