Vulnerability Description
The WP-Polls WordPress plugin before 2.76.0 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR, which makes it possible to bypass IP-based limitations to vote in certain situations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wp-Polls Project | Wp-Polls | < 2.76.0 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c1896ab9-9585-40e2-abbf-ef5153b3c6b2ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.hightechdad.com/2009/12/21/warning-wp-polls-wordpress-poll-plugin-caExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c1896ab9-9585-40e2-abbf-ef5153b3c6b2ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.hightechdad.com/2009/12/21/warning-wp-polls-wordpress-poll-plugin-caExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1581?
CVE-2022-1581 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The WP-Polls WordPress plugin before 2.76.0 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR, which makes it possible to bypass IP-based limitations to vote in certa...
How severe is CVE-2022-1581?
CVE-2022-1581 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1581?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp-Polls Project Wp-Polls.