CVE-2025-68081: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Lester Chan WP-Polls
Administrator Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP-Polls <= 2.77.3 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-68081) is an improper input neutralization issue (CWE-79) in WP-Polls versions up to 2.77.3. It allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts during web page generation, potentially leading to cross-site scripting attacks. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability in a limited manner. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with administrator privileges to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site, potentially leading to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Because the attack requires administrator privileges and user interaction, the risk is moderated but still significant within the administrative context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit administrator access to trusted users only and exercise caution with any input or content that administrators may process. Monitor official channels for updates or patches from the vendor.
CVE-2025-68081: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Lester Chan WP-Polls
Description
Administrator Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP-Polls <= 2.77.3 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.9medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-68081) is an improper input neutralization issue (CWE-79) in WP-Polls versions up to 2.77.3. It allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts during web page generation, potentially leading to cross-site scripting attacks. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability in a limited manner. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with administrator privileges to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site, potentially leading to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Because the attack requires administrator privileges and user interaction, the risk is moderated but still significant within the administrative context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit administrator access to trusted users only and exercise caution with any input or content that administrators may process. Monitor official channels for updates or patches from the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-15T10:01:29.282Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a61fd199c2644c7f8fc221a
Added to database: 07/23/2026, 11:38:01 UTC
Last enriched: 07/23/2026, 13:41:02 UTC
Last updated: 07/24/2026, 03:42:31 UTC
Views: 6
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