CVE-2023-0428
Last modified
CVE-2023-0428 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Watu Quiz WordPress plugin before 3.3.8.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Watu Quiz WordPress plugin before 3.3.8.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kibokolabs | Watu Quiz | < 3.3.8.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c933460b-f77d-4986-9f5a-32d9f3f8b412Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c933460b-f77d-4986-9f5a-32d9f3f8b412Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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