Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27044 is a critical remote code execution issue in the WordPress Total Poll Lite plugin through version 4.12.0. A low-privileged authenticated attacker may be able to inject or include code, potentially compromising the WordPress site and underlying data.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any internet-facing WordPress site using Total Poll Lite. The issue is critical because successful exploitation could allow site takeover, but urgency should be scoped to confirmed plugin deployments and current vendor remediation status.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-94 improper control of code generation in totalpoll-lite, resulting in remote code inclusion. CVSS 3.1 is 9.9 with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with TotalSuite Total Poll Lite installed at version 4.12.0 or earlier. The CVE record lists no CPEs, so asset validation must rely on WordPress plugin inventory and version checks.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector requires low privileges but no user interaction, suggesting authenticated users may be sufficient. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. No public exploit details are included in the provided sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack database entry. The affected range is stated as through 4.12.0, but the bundle does not name a fixed version, exploit availability, or detailed vulnerable code path.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the totalpoll-lite plugin.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official remediation.
- Prioritize removing or disabling the plugin where remediation cannot be confirmed.
- Restrict WordPress accounts and review low-privilege user access.
- Monitor affected sites for unexpected file changes or administrative activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether totalpoll-lite is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record installed plugin version and compare against 4.12.0 or earlier.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated fix information.
- Check logs for suspicious authenticated activity around polling plugin features.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H3.16Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.9CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.