Vulnerability Description
Simply Poll 1.4.1 plugin for WordPress contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to extract database information by injecting SQL code through the 'pollid' POST parameter. Attackers can send requests to the admin-ajax.php endpoint with the 'spAjaxResults' action and malicious 'pollid' values to execute arbitrary SQL queries and read sensitive data from the WordPress database.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://tad.group
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/simply-poll/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40971
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/simply-poll-plugin-for-wordpress-sql-inject
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-20062?
CVE-2016-20062 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Simply Poll 1.4.1 plugin for WordPress contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to extract database information by injecting SQL code through the 'pollid' POST par...
How severe is CVE-2016-20062?
CVE-2016-20062 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-20062?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.