CVE-2026-86612 — MEDIUM (5.6)

Vulnerability Description

The Ninja Tables WordPress plugin before 5.2.17 does not restrict shortcode expansion to administrator-authored table rows which, in a non-default configuration, allows unauthenticated users to have arbitrary shortcodes executed on a public page, and to permanently break that page, by submitting an ordinary form entry.

CVSS Score

5.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-74

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4be7a5e0-9657-4692-904d-b696224e32ec/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-86612?

CVE-2026-86612 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). The Ninja Tables WordPress plugin before 5.2.17 does not restrict shortcode expansion to administrator-authored table rows which, in a non-default configuration, allows unauthenticated users to have a...

How severe is CVE-2026-86612?

CVE-2026-86612 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-86612?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.