Vulnerability Description
The Quiz And Survey Master for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the function associated with the qsm_remove_file_fd_question AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 8.0.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary media files.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Expresstech | Quiz And Survey Master | <= 8.0.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171011/wpqsm808-xsrf.txtNot ApplicableVDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2834471/quiz-master-nextPatch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/quiz-master-next/Product
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/68110321-db1a-4634-98cThird Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171011/wpqsm808-xsrf.txtNot ApplicableVDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2834471/quiz-master-nextPatch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/quiz-master-next/Product
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/68110321-db1a-4634-98cThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-0291?
CVE-2023-0291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Quiz And Survey Master for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the function associated with the qsm_remove_file_fd_question AJAX action in versions...
How severe is CVE-2023-0291?
CVE-2023-0291 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-0291?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Expresstech Quiz And Survey Master.