CVE-2025-12620: Poll Maker – Versus Polls, Anonymous Polls, Image Polls <= 6.0.7 - Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection via `filterbyauthor` Parameter
The Poll Maker – Versus Polls, Anonymous Polls, Image Polls plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the ‘filterbyauthor’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.7 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-2025-12620?
CVE-2025-12620 has a severity level classified as high due to its potential for SQL Injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12620?
To fix CVE-2025-12620, update the Poll Maker – Versus Polls, Anonymous Polls, Image Polls plugin to version 6.0.8 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2025-12620 allow?
CVE-2025-12620 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database.
Is my site vulnerable to CVE-2025-12620?
If you are using the Poll Maker – Versus Polls, Anonymous Polls, Image Polls plugin version 6.0.7 or earlier, your site is vulnerable to CVE-2025-12620.
What software is affected by CVE-2025-12620?
CVE-2025-12620 affects the Poll Maker – Versus Polls, Anonymous Polls, Image Polls plugin for WordPress, specifically all versions up to and including 6.0.7.