CVE-2024-7354: The Ninja Forms WordPress plugin before 3.8.11 does not escape an URL before outputting it back in an attribu

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7354 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting ninja forms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Ninja Forms WordPress plugin before 3.8.11 does not escape an URL before outputting it back in an attribute, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: ninjaforms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-02 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: >= 3.8.6 and < 3.8.11

Fixed in: 3.8.11

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.8.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.8.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ninja-forms

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.8.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ninja-forms sudo apt install ninja-forms=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.8.6> sudo apt-mark hold ninja-forms

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ninja-forms sudo dnf downgrade ninja-forms-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.8.6> sudo dnf versionlock add ninja-forms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Ninja Forms 3.8.6-3.8.10 - Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2024-7354?

ninja forms: upgrade to 3.8.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7354 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7354 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-2024-7354 affect?

CVE-2024-7354 affects ninja forms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Ninja Forms WordPress plugin before 3.8.11 does not escape an URL before outputting it back in an attribute, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

How urgent is CVE-2024-7354?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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