CVE-2023-36531 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-36531: WordPress LiquidPoll plugin <= 3.3.68 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Liquidpoll
Product LiquidPoll – Advanced Polls for Creators and Brands
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 13, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in LiquidPoll LiquidPoll – Advanced Polls for Creators and Brands allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects LiquidPoll – Advanced Polls for Creators and Brands: from n/a through 3.3.68.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

LiquidPoll versions up to 3.3.68 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify poll data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter poll settings or results without permission. The vulnerability requires an existing user account but does not require administrator privileges. Update to a version newer than 3.3.68 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify poll data or settings belonging to other users or administrators.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Polls can be tampered with by any authenticated user, compromising poll integrity and data accuracy.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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