CVE-2024-56277: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output vulnerability in Ays Pro Poll Maker poll-maker.This issue affects Poll

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-56277?

poll maker: upgrade to 5.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-56277 being exploited?

CVE-2024-56277 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-56277 affect?

CVE-2024-56277 affects poll maker. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output vulnerability in Ays Pro Poll Maker poll-maker.This issue affects Poll Maker: from n/a through < 5.5.5.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-56277?

Priority 29/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-56277 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting poll maker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output vulnerability in Ays Pro Poll Maker poll-maker.This issue affects Poll Maker: from n/a through < 5.5.5.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-116
Published	2025-01-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: ays-pro

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-21 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ays-pro poll maker UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.5.5

Fixed in: 5.5.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy poll-maker || rpm -q poll-maker || poll-maker --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade poll-maker

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade poll-maker

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-56277?

poll maker: upgrade to 5.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-56277 being exploited?

CVE-2024-56277 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-56277 affect?

CVE-2024-56277 affects poll maker. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output vulnerability in Ays Pro Poll Maker poll-maker.This issue affects Poll Maker: from n/a through < 5.5.5.

How urgent is CVE-2024-56277?

Priority 29/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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