CVE-2021-24651

Public Exploit
Poll Maker < 3.4.2 - Unauthenticated Time Based SQL Injection

Description

The Poll Maker WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 allows unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection via the ays_finish_poll AJAX action. While the result is not disclosed in the response, it is possible to use a timing attack to exfiltrate data such as password hash.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.76% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Poll Maker
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/24f933b0-ad57-4ed3-817d-d637256e2fb1 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24651?
CVE-2021-24651 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24651?
To fix CVE-2021-24651, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24651 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24651 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24651?
CVE-2021-24651 affects Unknown Poll Maker.
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