CVE-2024-6496: The Light Poll WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF checks when deleting polls, which could allow

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6496?

light poll: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6496 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6496 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-2024-6496 affect?

CVE-2024-6496 affects light poll. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Light Poll WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF checks when deleting polls, which could allow attackers to make logged in users perform such action via a CSRF attack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6496?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6496 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting light poll. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Light Poll WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF checks when deleting polls, which could allow attackers to make logged in users perform such action via a CSRF attack

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-08-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: dmytropopov

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-01 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dmytropopov light poll UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade light-poll

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-2024-6496?

light poll: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6496 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6496 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-2024-6496 affect?

CVE-2024-6496 affects light poll. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Light Poll WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF checks when deleting polls, which could allow attackers to make logged in users perform such action via a CSRF attack

How urgent is CVE-2024-6496?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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