CVE-2024-9874: WordPress Poll Maker Plugin <= 5.4.6 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Time-Based SQL Injection
The Poll Maker – Versus Polls, Anonymous Polls, Image Polls plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based 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 access 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-2024-9874?
CVE-2024-9874 is ranked as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for time-based SQL injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9874?
To remediate CVE-2024-9874, you should update the Poll Maker plugin to version 5.4.7 or higher.
What versions of the Poll Maker plugin are affected by CVE-2024-9874?
CVE-2024-9874 affects all versions of the Poll Maker plugin for WordPress up to and including 5.4.6.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2024-9874?
CVE-2024-9874 allows for time-based SQL injection attacks through unsanitized user inputs.
Is my WordPress site safe if I have updated to version 5.4.7 or later regarding CVE-2024-9874?
Yes, updating to version 5.4.7 or later mitigates the risks associated with CVE-2024-9874.