CVE-2013-1401

Name: CVE-2013-1401
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-13T21:15:11.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1401 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple security bypass vulnerabilities in the editAnswer, deleteAnswer, addAnswer, and deletePoll functions in WordPress Poll Plugin 34.5 for WordPress allow a remote attacker to add, edit, and delete an answer and delete a poll.. EPSS estimates a 4.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple security bypass vulnerabilities in the editAnswer, deleteAnswer, addAnswer, and deletePoll functions in WordPress Poll Plugin 34.5 for WordPress allow a remote attacker to add, edit, and delete an answer and delete a poll.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.97%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cardozatechnologies	Wordpress Poll	34.05

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57479Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/525370Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57479Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/525370Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1401?

How severe is CVE-2013-1401?

CVE-2013-1401 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1401?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST