CVE-2024-3600
CVE-2024-3600 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ays-pro Poll Maker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-862.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32179
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Ays-pro Poll Maker
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Poll Maker – Best WordPress Poll Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to a missing capability check on the ays_poll_maker_quick_start AJAX action in addition to insufficient escaping and sanitization in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create quizzes and inject malicious web scripts into them that execute when a user visits the page.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-3600?
- The Poll Maker – Best WordPress Poll Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to a missing capability check on the ays_poll_maker_quick_start AJAX action in addition to insufficient escaping and sanitization in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create quizzes and inject malicious web scripts into them that execute when a user visits the page.
- How severe is CVE-2024-3600?
- CVE-2024-3600 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-3600 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-3600?
- CVE-2024-3600 affects Ays-pro Poll Maker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-3600?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-3600 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-3600 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32179.
- When was CVE-2024-3600 published?
- CVE-2024-3600 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3071296%40poll-maker&new=3071296%40poll-maker&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fec015e1-7f64-4917-a242-90bd1135f680?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ays-pro:poll_maker:*:*:*:*:free:wordpress:*:*
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