CVE-2024-5606

Name: CVE-2024-5606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-02T06:15:04.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-5606 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) WordPress plugin before 9.0.2 is vulnerable does not validate and escape the question_id parameter in the qsm_bulk_delete_question_from_database AJAX action, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by Contributors and above role. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) WordPress plugin before 9.0.2 is vulnerable does not validate and escape the question_id parameter in the qsm_bulk_delete_question_from_database AJAX action, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by Contributors and above role

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Expresstech	Quiz And Survey Master	< 9.0.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e3eee6bc-1f69-4be1-b323-0c9b5fe7535e/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e3eee6bc-1f69-4be1-b323-0c9b5fe7535e/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5606?

How severe is CVE-2024-5606?

CVE-2024-5606 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5606?

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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Source: NVD / NIST