CVE-2018-14502
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.69%
Last modified
CVE-2018-14502 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. controllers/quizzes.php in the Kiboko Chained Quiz plugin before 1.0.9 for WordPress allows remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'answer' and 'answers' parameters.. EPSS estimates a 2.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
controllers/quizzes.php in the Kiboko Chained Quiz plugin before 1.0.9 for WordPress allows remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'answer' and 'answers' parameters.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kibokolabs | Chained Quiz | < 1.0.9 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/chained-quiz/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9112Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/chained-quiz/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9112Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14502?
controllers/quizzes.php in the Kiboko Chained Quiz plugin before 1.0.9 for WordPress allows remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'answer' and 'answers' parameters.
How severe is CVE-2018-14502?
CVE-2018-14502 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14502?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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