CVE-2021-47941 WordPress Plugin Survey & Poll 1.5.7.3 SQL Injection via sss_params
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the wp_sap cookie to extract sensitive database information from the Survey & Poll WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-47941?
CVE-2021-47941 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Modalsurvey Survey & Poll, published on 10 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47941?
How do I fix CVE-2021-47941?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47941 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2021-47941 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-47941 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9h5v-2xjm-9936.