CVE-2024-13596: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in pantherius WordPress Survey & Poll – Quiz, Survey and Poll Plugin for WordPress
The WordPress Survey & Poll – Quiz, Survey and Poll Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'id' attribute of the 'survey' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.5 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WordPress Survey & Poll – Quiz, Survey and Poll Plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.7.5 suffer from an SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) via the 'id' attribute of the 'survey' shortcode. Due to inadequate escaping of user-supplied input and improper SQL query preparation, authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or above can append malicious SQL queries to existing database commands. This vulnerability allows unauthorized reading of sensitive data from the database. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and limited privileges required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting additional SQL queries. The vulnerability does not allow integrity or availability impacts but compromises confidentiality of data stored in the plugin's database tables.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the plugin. Avoid exposing the vulnerable shortcode to untrusted users.
CVE-2024-13596: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in pantherius WordPress Survey & Poll – Quiz, Survey and Poll Plugin for WordPress
Description
The WordPress Survey & Poll – Quiz, Survey and Poll Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'id' attribute of the 'survey' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.5 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WordPress Survey & Poll – Quiz, Survey and Poll Plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.7.5 suffer from an SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) via the 'id' attribute of the 'survey' shortcode. Due to inadequate escaping of user-supplied input and improper SQL query preparation, authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or above can append malicious SQL queries to existing database commands. This vulnerability allows unauthorized reading of sensitive data from the database. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and limited privileges required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting additional SQL queries. The vulnerability does not allow integrity or availability impacts but compromises confidentiality of data stored in the plugin's database tables.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the plugin. Avoid exposing the vulnerable shortcode to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-21T15:22:17.534Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e63b7ef31ef0b59f5a1
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:23 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:12:41 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:34:25 PM
Views: 16
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