CVE-2016-20062 Details
Description
Simply Poll 1.4.1 plugin for WordPress contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to extract database information by injecting SQL code through the 'pollid' POST parameter. Attackers can send requests to the admin-ajax.php endpoint with the 'spAjaxResults' action and malicious 'pollid' values to execute arbitrary SQL queries and read sensitive data from the WordPress database.
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the Simply Poll WordPress plugin, specifically in version 1.4.1. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL code through the 'pollid' POST parameter, enabling them to execute arbitrary SQL queries and extract sensitive data from the WordPress database. The exploitation involves sending requests to the admin-ajax.php endpoint with the 'spAjaxResults' action and malicious 'pollid' values.
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Assessed Jun 9, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://tad.group | [email protected] | Not Applicable |
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/simply-poll/ | [email protected] | ProductVendor |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40971 | [email protected] | Exploit |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/simply-poll-plugin-for-wordpress-sql-injection | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploit |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-89 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Simply Poll | <= 1.4.1 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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