Description
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPManageNinja | Ninja Tables Pro | 5.2.11 | — |
References
- WPManageNinja Security Incident technical-description
- WP Plugin Page product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ninja-tables-pro-embedded-malicious-code-via-tampered-plugin-build third-party-advisory