CVE-2024-8625: The TS Poll WordPress plugin before 2.4.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8625?

ts poll: upgrade to 2.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8625 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8625 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-2024-8625 affect?

CVE-2024-8625 affects ts poll. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The TS Poll WordPress plugin before 2.4.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8625?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8625 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting ts poll. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The TS Poll WordPress plugin before 2.4.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-10-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: total-soft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-21 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

total-soft ts poll UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.0

Fixed in: 2.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ts-poll

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress TS Poll < 2.4.0 - SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-8625?

ts poll: upgrade to 2.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8625 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8625 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-2024-8625 affect?

CVE-2024-8625 affects ts poll. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The TS Poll WordPress plugin before 2.4.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

How urgent is CVE-2024-8625?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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