CVE-2024-4256

Name: CVE-2024-4256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-27T16:15:07.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4256 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Techkshetra Info Solutions Savsoft Quiz 6.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /public/index.php/Qbank/editCategory of the component Category Page. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Techkshetra Info Solutions Savsoft Quiz 6.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /public/index.php/Qbank/editCategory of the component Category Page. The manipulation of the argument category_name with the input ><script>alert('XSS')</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-262148. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Techkshetrainfo	Savsoft Quiz	6.0

References

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.262148Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.262148Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.319897Exploit, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.262148Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.262148Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.319897Exploit, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4256?

How severe is CVE-2024-4256?

CVE-2024-4256 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4256?

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Source: NVD / NIST