CVE-2021-47941
WordPress Plugin Survey & Poll 1.5.7.3 SQL Injection via sss_params
Description
WordPress Plugin Survey & Poll 1.5.7.3 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the wp_sap cookie parameter. Attackers can craft SQL payloads in the cookie to extract sensitive database information including usernames, passwords, and other confidential data from the WordPress database.
INFO
Published Date :
May 10, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 25, 2026, 10:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Survey & Poll plugin to the latest version.
- Sanitize all user inputs, especially cookie parameters.
- Implement parameterized queries for database operations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-47941.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://modalsurvey.pantherius.com/ | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50269 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-survey-poll-sql-injection-via-sss-params |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-47941 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-47941
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Translation Title: plugin de WordPress Survey & Poll, Description: El plugin de WordPress Survey & Poll 1.5.7.3 contiene una vulnerabilidad de inyección SQL que permite a atacantes no autenticados ejecutar consultas SQL arbitrarias inyectando código malicioso a través del parámetro de cookie wp_sap. Los atacantes pueden elaborar cargas útiles SQL en la cookie para extraer información sensible de la base de datos, incluyendo nombres de usuario, contraseñas y otros datos confidenciales de la base de datos de WordPress. Title: plugin de WordPress Survey & Poll, Description: El plugin de WordPress Survey & Poll 1.5.7.3 contiene una vulnerabilidad de inyección SQL que permite a atacantes no autenticados ejecutar consultas SQL arbitrarias inyectando código malicioso a través del parámetro de cookie wp_sap. Los atacantes pueden elaborar cargas útiles SQL en la cookie para extraer información sensible de la base de datos, incluyendo nombres de usuario, contraseñas y otros datos confidenciales de la base de datos de WordPress. -
CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: plugin de WordPress Survey & Poll, Description: El plugin de WordPress Survey & Poll 1.5.7.3 contiene una vulnerabilidad de inyección SQL que permite a atacantes no autenticados ejecutar consultas SQL arbitrarias inyectando código malicioso a través del parámetro de cookie wp_sap. Los atacantes pueden elaborar cargas útiles SQL en la cookie para extraer información sensible de la base de datos, incluyendo nombres de usuario, contraseñas y otros datos confidenciales de la base de datos de WordPress. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Modalsurvey', 'product': 'Survey & Poll', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.5.7.3'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2021-47941', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-11T14:43:45.454866Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description WordPress Plugin Survey & Poll 1.5.7.3 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the wp_sap cookie parameter. Attackers can craft SQL payloads in the cookie to extract sensitive database information including usernames, passwords, and other confidential data from the WordPress database. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference http://modalsurvey.pantherius.com/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50269 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-survey-poll-sql-injection-via-sss-params