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CVE-2021-24651

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.59%

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CVE-2021-24651 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.59%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ays-ProPoll Maker< 3.4.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24651?
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.
How severe is CVE-2021-24651?
CVE-2021-24651 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24651?
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