CVE-2026-14840 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The YOP Poll WordPress plugin before 7.0.6 does not validate the connection's origin IP address and instead trusts client-controlled forwarding headers when enforcing its per-IP vote restriction, allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass the vote limit and cast unlimited votes on a public poll.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-290

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fc810ca2-3f27-414d-b94a-68842925b7c6/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-14840?

CVE-2026-14840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The YOP Poll WordPress plugin before 7.0.6 does not validate the connection's origin IP address and instead trusts client-controlled forwarding headers when enforcing its per-IP vote restriction, allo...

How severe is CVE-2026-14840?

CVE-2026-14840 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-2026-14840?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.