Stored Cross-Site Scripting in Polls CP WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-8854

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Polls Cp
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-8854?

The Polls CP WordPress plugin prior to version 1.0.77 lacks proper sanitization and escaping for several poll settings. This oversight allows authenticated high-privilege users, such as administrators, to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, particularly in multi-site setups where the unfiltered_html capability is restricted.

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Affected Version(s)

Polls CP 0 < 1.0.77

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-8854 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bffe0f75-33a2-4270-af13-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
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