CVE-2023-6768
CWE-287Published: December 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Authentication bypass vulnerability in Amazing Little Poll affecting versions 1.3 and 1.4. This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated user to access the admin panel without providing any credentials by simply accessing the "lp_admin.php?adminstep=" parameter.
Risk Analysis
Amazing Little Poll contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to access the administrative panel. This critical flaw could lead to full administrative compromise of the application.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update Amazing Little Poll to a version beyond 1.4. Restrict access to administrative files and parameters at the web server level.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-6768 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-6768 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts