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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-22027
CVE-2024-22027:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The WordPress Quiz Maker Plugin prior to version 6.5.0.6 contains an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20). The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on January 12, 2024, affecting the Quiz Maker plugin developed by AYS Pro Plugins (JVN Advisory, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an improper input validation issue (CWE-20). It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, indicating that it can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity and requires low privileges (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, the vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform a Denial of Service (DoS) attack against external services. This means that authorized users of the plugin could potentially disrupt the availability of connected external services (JVN Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to update the WordPress Quiz Maker Plugin to version 6.5.0.6 or later to address this vulnerability. The fix is available through the standard WordPress plugin update process (JVN Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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