CVE-2024-6028CWE-89

Quiz Maker <= 6.5.8.3 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via 'ays_questions' Parameter

Critical · published June 25, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Time-based SQL Injection is lurking in the Quiz Maker plugin! Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this sneaky flaw in all versions up to 6.5.8.3, making it critical for all WordPress users to take action. 🔥 Think of it like a mischievous diner sneaking into the kitchen and adding extra ingredients to a recipe without the chef noticing. The result? A dish that could be completely different and potentially harmful! If exploited, an attacker could extract sensitive data from your database, including user information and private content. This could lead to identity theft, data breaches, and a loss of trust from your users—absolutely devastating consequences!

Put simply

Think of it like a mischievous diner sneaking into the kitchen and adding extra ingredients to a recipe without the chef noticing. The result? A dish that could be completely different and potentially harmful! This vulnerability stems from insufficient escaping on the 'ays_questions' parameter, allowing attackers to append malicious SQL queries to existing ones. As a result, they can gain unauthorized access to sensitive database information.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could extract sensitive data from your database, including user information and private content. This could lead to identity theft, data breaches, and a loss of trust from your users—absolutely devastating consequences! To protect your site, immediately update the Quiz Maker plugin to version 6.5.8.4 or later. Additionally, review your site's SQL queries to ensure they're secured against injection attacks, and consider employing prepared statements for any user input. 🛡️ You've got this! Act swiftly, and you'll keep your WordPress site secure and your users safe. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11755 · 96.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-06-25T08:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JUN 08:35Z
    Quiz Maker <= 6.5.8.3 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via 'ays_questions' Parameter
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