What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Ninja Tables – Easy Data Table Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.18 via the args[url] parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Ninja Tables versions 5.0.18 and earlier contain a server-side request forgery vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to make the site send HTTP requests to internal or external systems on their behalf. No user interaction is required. The vulnerability can leak sensitive information and modify data on systems the site can reach.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Make the site send HTTP requests to internal systems or external servers to read data or perform actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access internal services, leak sensitive data, or modify resources the site can reach without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 27, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated