Vulnerability Description
The WordPress Survey & Poll – Quiz, Survey and Poll Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'wpsurveypoll_results' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-survey-and-poll/trunk/wordpress-su
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-survey-and-poll/trunk/wordpress-su
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/51cc6247-1948-4de1-b34
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12528?
CVE-2024-12528 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The WordPress Survey & Poll – Quiz, Survey and Poll Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'wpsurveypoll_results' shortcode in all vers...
How severe is CVE-2024-12528?
CVE-2024-12528 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12528?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.