What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6496?

CVE-2024-6496 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-6496?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-6496. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Light Poll CVE-2024-6496

MEDIUM

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (CWE-352)

2024-08-01 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress CSRF Light Poll

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: wpscan

Severity by source

Vendor (wpscan) PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (wpscan) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: wpscan

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 01, 2024 - 06:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The Light Poll WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF checks when deleting polls, which could allow attackers to make logged in users perform such action via a CSRF attack

AnalysisAI

The Light Poll WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF checks when deleting polls, which could allow attackers to make logged in users perform such action via a CSRF attack. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (CWE-352), which allows attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions. The Light Poll WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF checks when deleting polls, which could allow attackers to make logged in users perform such action via a CSRF attack Affected products include: Dmytropopov Light Poll. Version information: through 1.0.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement anti-CSRF tokens, validate Origin/Referer headers, use SameSite cookie attribute.