CVE-2024-2640
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CVE-2024-2640 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Watu Quiz WordPress plugin before 3.4.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow users such as authors (if they've been authorized by admins) to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Watu Quiz WordPress plugin before 3.4.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow users such as authors (if they've been authorized by admins) to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kibokolabs | Watu Quiz | < 3.4.1.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d46db635-9d84-4268-a789-406a0db4cccf/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d46db635-9d84-4268-a789-406a0db4cccf/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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