CVE-2025-26971: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Ays Pro

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-26971?

poll maker: upgrade to 5.6.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-26971 being exploited?

CVE-2025-26971 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-2025-26971 affect?

CVE-2025-26971 affects poll maker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Ays Pro Poll Maker poll-maker allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Poll Maker: from n/a through <= 5.6.5.

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2025-26971 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting poll maker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Ays Pro Poll Maker poll-maker allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Poll Maker: from n/a through <= 5.6.5.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-02-25
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

2025-02-25 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ays-pro poll maker UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.6.6

Fixed in: 5.6.6

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 5.6.6 (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-2025-26971?

poll maker: upgrade to 5.6.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-26971 being exploited?

CVE-2025-26971 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-2025-26971 affect?

CVE-2025-26971 affects poll maker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Ays Pro Poll Maker poll-maker allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Poll Maker: from n/a through <= 5.6.5.

How urgent is CVE-2025-26971?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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References

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