CVE-2025-24577: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ays Pro Poll Maker poll-maker allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-24577?

poll maker: upgrade to 5.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-24577 being exploited?

CVE-2025-24577 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-2025-24577 affect?

CVE-2025-24577 affects poll maker. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ays Pro Poll Maker poll-maker allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Poll Maker: from n/a through <= 5.5.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-24577?

Priority 37/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-24577 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting poll maker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ays Pro Poll Maker poll-maker allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Poll Maker: from n/a through <= 5.5.0.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-04-17
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

2025-04-17 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ays-pro poll maker UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.5.1

Fixed in: 5.5.1

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 5.5.1 (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-2025-24577?

poll maker: upgrade to 5.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-24577 being exploited?

CVE-2025-24577 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-2025-24577 affect?

CVE-2025-24577 affects poll maker. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ays Pro Poll Maker poll-maker allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Poll Maker: from n/a through <= 5.5.0.

How urgent is CVE-2025-24577?

Priority 37/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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