CVE-2024-56295: WordPress Poll Maker plugin <= 5.5.6 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Jan 15, 2025
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ays Pro Poll Maker poll-maker allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Poll Maker: from n/a through <= 5.5.6.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Poll Maker Poll Maker<=5.5.6
WordPress Poll Maker plugin<=5.5.6
ays-pro Poll Maker Wordpress<5.5.7

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Poll Maker wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.5.7).

Event History

Jan 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56295?

CVE-2024-56295 is classified as a missing authorization vulnerability with a critical severity due to improper access control configurations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56295?

To fix CVE-2024-56295, update the Poll Maker plugin or Poll Maker software to version 5.5.7 or later, where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-56295?

CVE-2024-56295 affects Poll Maker versions up to and including 5.5.6.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-56295?

CVE-2024-56295 is a missing authorization vulnerability that allows unauthorized access due to incorrectly configured security levels.

5

Who can be impacted by CVE-2024-56295?

Users of the Poll Maker and the WordPress Poll Maker plugin, especially those running versions prior to 5.5.7, can be impacted by CVE-2024-56295.

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