How severe is CVE-2022-34656?

CVE-2022-34656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-34656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34656?

CVE-2022-34656 affects Wpdevart Poll, Survey, Questionnaire And Voting System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34656?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-34656 published?

CVE-2022-34656 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34656

CVE-2022-34656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpdevart Poll, Survey, Questionnaire And Voting System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wpdevart Poll, Survey, Questionnaire And Voting System
Published: 2022-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authenticated (admin+) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wpdevart Poll, Survey, Questionnaire and Voting system plugin <= 1.7.4 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34656?: Authenticated (admin+) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wpdevart Poll, Survey, Questionnaire and Voting system plugin <= 1.7.4 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-34656?: CVE-2022-34656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-34656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34656?: CVE-2022-34656 affects Wpdevart Poll, Survey, Questionnaire And Voting System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-34656 published?: CVE-2022-34656 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpdevart:poll\,_survey\,_questionnaire_and_voting_system:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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