CRITICAL 9.3 NVD
CVE-2026-73533
Ninja Tables Pro 5.2.11 contains an embedded malicious code vulnerability introduced via a tampered plugin build served through a decommissioned update server.
Ninja Tables Pro 5.2.11 contains an embedded malicious code vulnerability introduced via a tampered plugin build served through a decommissioned update server. The tampered build introduced a rogue PHP file (app/Library/updater/NinjaTableDataSync.php) that established a backdoor REST API endpoint, dropped persistent PHP files in mu-plugins and uploads directories, installed a passwordless administrator account, and registered scheduled tasks that survived plugin removal.
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-tables/
- https://wpmanageninja.com/security-incident-on-31-july-2026/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ninja-tables-pro-embedded-malicious-code-via-tampered
This critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 was published on 2026-08-13 via NVD.
Risk Timeline
CVE Disclosed2026-08-13 · -1 days ago
Remediation Resources
Official Advisory
wpmanageninja.com/security-incident-on-31-july-2026/Analysis & PoC
wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-tables/
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