PatchTheCVECVE-2024-6720: The Light Poll WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow atta
CVE-2024-6720 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) 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 in some places, which could allow attackers to make logged in users perform unwanted actions via CSRF attacks
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 87%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2024-08-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-6720?
light poll: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-6720 being exploited?
CVE-2024-6720 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-2024-6720 affect?
CVE-2024-6720 affects light poll. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Light Poll WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow attackers to make logged in users perform unwanted actions via CSRF attacks
How urgent is CVE-2024-6720?
Priority 34/100. High severity
Software pages
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