Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the Opinion Stage Poll, Survey & Quiz Maker WordPress plugin through version 19.11.0. A vulnerable site could be tricked into including a local file, creating risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a confirmed fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for WordPress estates using this plugin. The issue can affect core security outcomes, but current evidence does not show known exploited status. Prioritize asset discovery, version validation, and vendor-guided remediation over emergency assumptions.
Technical view
CVE-2025-53328 is a CWE-98 filename control issue in PHP include/require handling, described as PHP Local File Inclusion. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5 high with network access, high attack complexity, no privileges, and user interaction required. Evidence identifies package social-polls-by-opinionstage through 19.11.0.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the Opinion Stage Poll, Survey & Quiz Maker plugin, package social-polls-by-opinionstage, at version 19.11.0 or earlier. Internet-facing WordPress sites using this plugin should be prioritized for inventory and vendor guidance review.
Exploitation context
The supplied CVE data marks KEV as false, and the bundle does not cite confirmed active exploitation. A public Patchstack entry exists, so defenders should assume vulnerability information is available, but not infer exploitation without additional evidence.
Researcher notes
The bundle contains limited remediation detail and a minor affected-version ambiguity: the description states through 19.11.0, while the structured affected version value is sparse. Validate against the CVE record, Patchstack entry, and installed plugin metadata before closing exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for social-polls-by-opinionstage and record installed versions.
- Check Opinion Stage, WordPress plugin, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or workaround.
- Update the plugin if vendor guidance identifies a safe fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin where exposure cannot be confirmed or accepted.
- Ensure WordPress, themes, and other plugins are current.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any site runs Poll, Survey & Quiz Maker by Opinion Stage.
- Verify the installed plugin version is not 19.11.0 or earlier.
- Review web and application logs for unusual plugin-related requests.
- Check whether the plugin remains active on public WordPress pages.
- Track the CVE and Patchstack entry for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.