CVE-2024-9475: Poll Maker – Versus Polls, Anonymous Polls, Image Polls <= 5.4.6 - Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection via Order_by Parameter
The Poll Maker – Versus Polls, Anonymous Polls, Image Polls plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the orderby parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.6 due to insufficient escaping on the user-supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-9475?
The severity of CVE-2024-9475 is high due to its ability to exploit SQL Injection vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9475?
To fix CVE-2024-9475, update the Poll Maker – Versus Polls, Anonymous Polls, Image Polls plugin to version 5.4.7 or later.
Which versions of the Poll Maker plugin are affected by CVE-2024-9475?
All versions of the Poll Maker – Versus Polls, Anonymous Polls, Image Polls plugin up to and including 5.4.6 are affected by CVE-2024-9475.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2024-9475?
CVE-2024-9475 allows for SQL Injection attacks, enabling attackers to manipulate the database.
Is user input responsible for the vulnerability in CVE-2024-9475?
Yes, insufficient escaping on the user-supplied order_by parameter is responsible for the vulnerability in CVE-2024-9475.