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MEDIUM · 5.4

CVE-2024-2640

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-...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
KibokolabsWatu Quiz< 3.4.1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-2640?

CVE-2024-2640 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). 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-...

How severe is CVE-2024-2640?

CVE-2024-2640 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-2640?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kibokolabs Watu Quiz.