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
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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