Ninja Forms – The Contact Form Builder That Grows With You Technology Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Ninja Forms – The Contact Form Builder That Grows With You in digital assets. It helps in identifying the presence of this WordPress plugin to manage security and functionality effectively.
Short Info
Level
Informational
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
24 days 22 hours
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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Ninja Forms is a popular contact form creation plugin for WordPress websites, widely used by developers, website owners, and businesses. It allows users to easily create, manage, and customize contact forms without any coding knowledge. Ninja Forms is employed for creating simple to complex forms that facilitate communication between websites and their users. Its user-friendly drag-and-drop interface makes form creation accessible to users of all skill levels. Ninja Forms is utilized globally across diverse industries, enabling efficient information collection and user engagement. This plugin supports various third-party integrations, expanding its functionality in website management.
The vulnerability scanned in this template involves the detection of the Ninja Forms plugin within WordPress installations. Identifying the presence of specific plugins is crucial for maintaining an updated and secure website infrastructure. By knowing which plugins are in use, administrators can ensure they remain vigilant about updates and potential security patches. This scanner checks for the existence of Ninja Forms by analyzing the WordPress site files. Keeping track of plugin usage can prevent outdated or vulnerable code from becoming a security risk. The detection capability helps mitigate risks associated with unsupported or exposed plugins in a web environment.
The technical details of the detection lie in the scanner's ability to read files associated with Ninja Forms' installation, particularly "readme.txt" files in the plugin directory. The scanner uses regular expressions to extract version details and determine whether the installed version is up-to-date or potentially vulnerable. The process targets WordPress directory paths common to plugin installations, allowing for efficient scanning across different WordPress setups. The scanner also employs a DSL (Domain-Specific Language) to compare detected versions against known safe versions. This capability ensures that any deviations in expected versioning are promptly identified. Through regular expression matching and DSL comparison, the scanner provides accurate detection results.
If the existence of outdated or insecure versions of Ninja Forms is confirmed through this detection, potential security implications include unauthorized access to sensitive user information. Attackers might exploit known vulnerabilities in older versions to inject malicious scripts or gain administrative control. It could lead to data breaches, information leakage, and compromised form submission integrity. Websites using outdated plugins also risk reputation damage and loss of user trust. Ensuring up-to-date plugin versions is critical in preemptively blocking potential exploited avenues and maintaining a secure website environment.
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