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CVE-2024-55998 - WordPress Core

CVE-2024-55998

Missing Authorization vulnerability in dusthazard Popup Surveys & Polls for WordPress (Mare.io) allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Popup Surveys & Polls for WordPress (Mare.io): from n/a through 1.36.

CVE-2024-55998

MEDIUM CVSS 5.4 Published 2024-12-16 Updated 2024-12-16
AI Risk Elevated (57/100) Active Exploit: No strong signal Published Exploit: No public exploit references Priority: P3 Priority
Severity Band MEDIUM
CVSS Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Affected Components 1
Reference Links 1
AI Risk Engine Elevated (57/100)
Exploitability Low
Active Exploitation No strong signal
Published Exploit Status No public exploit references

Threat Timeline

  1. 2024-12-16 CVE published and first recorded in the threat feed.
  2. 2024-12-16 Record updated with latest vulnerability metadata.
  3. 2026-04-09 AI technical context refreshed for mitigation and impact guidance.
  4. Now Monitoring for follow-up changes, linked references, and new related CVEs.

AI Context

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AI Updated 7 days ago

AI enriched 7 days ago (2026-04-09 08:40 UTC)

Technical Summary

Missing Authorization vulnerability in dusthazard Popup Surveys & Polls for WordPress (Mare.io) allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Popup Surveys & Polls for WordPress (Mare.io): from n/a through 1.36.

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 5.4). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Low based on low-bar exploit prerequisites.

Primary risk drivers: low-bar exploit prerequisites

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.

Affected Products

WordPress Core CORE · wordpress Affected: <= 1.36 Fixed version not specified
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