CVE-2024-56295

WordPress Poll Maker plugin <= 5.5.6 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Poll Maker Team Poll Maker allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Poll Maker: from n/a through 5.5.6.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Poll Maker wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.5.7).

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Poll Maker Team Poll Maker
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/poll-maker/vulnerability/wordpress-poll-maker-plugin-5-5-6-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56295?
CVE-2024-56295 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56295?
To fix CVE-2024-56295: Update the WordPress Poll Maker wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.5.7).
Is CVE-2024-56295 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56295 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-56295?
CVE-2024-56295 affects Poll Maker Team Poll Maker.
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