Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-49044 affects the WordPress Simple Poll plugin through version 1.1.1. A malicious site or link could abuse CSRF to cause stored cross-site scripting, potentially placing attacker-controlled script into the WordPress site. The sources do not identify a fixed version or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for WordPress environments using Simple Poll. The business risk is site compromise through stored browser-side script, but urgency should be scoped to confirmed plugin presence because the sources do not show active exploitation or a named patch.
Technical view
The issue is reported as CWE-352 CSRF leading to stored XSS in tosend.it Simple Poll, package `simple-poll`, versions through 1.1.1. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 high, with network attack vector, low complexity, no attacker privileges, required user interaction, and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Simple Poll plugin installed at version 1.1.1 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected. The source bundle does not provide reliable affected CPEs.
Exploitation context
No KEV listing or cited source confirms active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is network-reachable but requires user interaction. Because this is CSRF-to-stored-XSS, practical risk depends on who can be induced to trigger the forged action and where stored script executes.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the public record identifies CSRF leading to stored XSS and gives CVSS details, but does not describe affected code paths, required victim role, fixed version, or exploit activity. Validate exposure through asset inventory before assigning broad emergency status.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the `simple-poll` plugin and version.
- Check Patchstack, CVE, and vendor guidance for a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no safe version is confirmed.
- Replace the plugin with a maintained alternative if business use is required.
- Review affected sites for unexpected poll content or script injection.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether `simple-poll` is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed Simple Poll versions and flag 1.1.1 or earlier.
- Review the CVE and Patchstack entries for updated remediation details.
- Inspect poll configuration and rendered pages for unexpected stored content.
- Check whether web security monitoring detected suspicious script execution.
Public sources used
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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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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