Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a reflected XSS flaw in Automattic's Crowdsignal Dashboard plugin for WordPress through version 3.0.11. An attacker could cause script to run in a victim's browser if the victim is induced to interact with malicious content. The business risk is loss of trust in site sessions, page integrity, and user data handling.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for WordPress estates using this plugin, especially public or business-critical sites. The issue needs inventory and remediation tracking, but current provided evidence does not support emergency active-exploitation handling.
Technical view
The CVE records CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation, resulting in reflected XSS. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, and changed scope. The provided sources do not name a vulnerable parameter, proof of exploitation, or a confirmed fixed version.
Likely exposure
WordPress sites using Crowdsignal Dashboard – Polls, Surveys & more, package name polldaddy, version 3.0.11 or earlier should be treated as potentially exposed. Exposure depends on whether the plugin is installed, active, and reachable in the site workflow.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable but requires user interaction, so practical risk is higher where administrators or trusted users may follow external links while authenticated.
Researcher notes
The available bundle is sparse: it establishes reflected XSS, affected versions through 3.0.11, CVSS, CWE-79, and Patchstack as a reference. It does not provide parameter-level details, exploit status, or explicit remediation. Avoid assumptions beyond plugin presence and version exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Crowdsignal Dashboard plugin and version.
- Check Automattic, WordPress plugin, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Prioritize sites with administrator use or sensitive user sessions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the polldaddy plugin is installed and active.
- Record the installed version and compare it with 3.0.11 or earlier.
- Review vendor advisory pages for fixed-version or mitigation details.
- Check web server and WordPress logs for unusual requests to plugin paths.
- Verify compensating controls without attempting exploit reproduction.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.