CVE-2021-24442Poll, Survey, Questionnaire and Voting system SQL Injection
The Poll, Survey, Questionnaire and Voting system WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 did not sanitise, escape or validate the date_answers[] POST parameter before using it in a SQL statement when sending a Poll result, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL Injection attacks
Published Jul 12, 2021 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 162a9203-d169-4d96-9839-110f6a9e4ad3, WORDFENCE-162a9203-d169-4d96-9839-110f6a9e4ad3
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-24442 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Poll\, Survey\, Questionnaire And Voting System (Wpdevart), polls-widget (wordpress-plugin), Poll, Survey, Questionnaire and Voting system.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jun 6, 2025. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Poll, Survey, Questionnaire and Voting system 1.5.3, polls-widget 1.5.3, Poll\, Survey\, Questionnaire And Voting System 1.5.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
46%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
56/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jun 6, 2025
1425 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
12
Reports of active use
Description
The Poll, Survey, Questionnaire and Voting system WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 did not sanitise, escape or validate the date_answers[] POST parameter before using it in a SQL statement when sending a Poll result, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL Injection attacks
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 6, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 6, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Poll\, Survey\, Questionnaire And Voting SystemWpdevart | See advisory | 1.5.3 |
| polls-widgetwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 1.5.3 |
| Poll, Survey, Questionnaire and Voting system | >= 1.5.3 | 1.5.3 |
Patched Releases
Poll, Survey, Questionnaire and Voting system
1.5.3
polls-widget
1.5.3
Poll\, Survey\, Questionnaire And Voting System
1.5.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 12, 2021
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 6, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 6, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisorywordfence.com · 162a9203-d169-4d96-9839-110f6a9e4ad3
- advisorywordfence.com · 162a9203-d169-4d96-9839-110f6a9e4ad3
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Poll, Survey, Questionnaire and Voting system WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 did not sanitise, escape or validate the date_answers[] POST parameter before using it in a SQL statement when sending a Poll result, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL Injection attacks
Affected: Poll\, Survey\, Questionnaire And Voting System (Wpdevart); polls-widget (wordpress-plugin); Poll, Survey, Questionnaire and Voting system versions >= 1.5.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jun 6, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Poll, Survey, Questionnaire and Voting system 1.5.3, polls-widget 1.5.3, Poll\, Survey\, Questionnaire And Voting System 1.5.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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