Vulnerability Description
The Polls CP WordPress plugin before 1.0.77 does not sanitise and escape some of its poll settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multi site setup).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Codepeople | Polls Cp | < 1.0.77 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bffe0f75-33a2-4270-af13-835b8eb65688/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8854?
CVE-2024-8854 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Polls CP WordPress plugin before 1.0.77 does not sanitise and escape some of its poll settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks ...
How severe is CVE-2024-8854?
CVE-2024-8854 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8854?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Codepeople Polls Cp.