CVE-2021-24701: The Quiz Tool Lite WordPress plugin through 2.3.15 does not sanitize multiple input fields used when creating

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24701?

quiz tool lite: upgrade to newer than 2.3.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24701 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24701 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-24701 affect?

CVE-2021-24701 affects quiz tool lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Quiz Tool Lite WordPress plugin through 2.3.15 does not sanitize multiple input fields used when creating or managing quizzes and in other setting options, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24701?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24701 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting quiz tool lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Quiz Tool Lite WordPress plugin through 2.3.15 does not sanitize multiple input fields used when creating or managing quizzes and in other setting options, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-11-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: quiz tool lite project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-08 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quiz tool lite project quiz tool lite UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.15

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy quiz-tool-lite || rpm -q quiz-tool-lite || quiz-tool-lite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade quiz-tool-lite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade quiz-tool-lite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-24701?

quiz tool lite: upgrade to newer than 2.3.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24701 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24701 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-24701 affect?

CVE-2021-24701 affects quiz tool lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Quiz Tool Lite WordPress plugin through 2.3.15 does not sanitize multiple input fields used when creating or managing quizzes and in other setting options, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when

How urgent is CVE-2021-24701?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

References

← Back to latest CVEs