PatchTheCVECVE-2024-0872: The Watu Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and
CVE-2024-0872 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting watu quiz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Watu Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.1 via the watu-userinfo shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to extract sensitive user meta data which can include session tokens and user emails.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 58%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-639 |
| Published | 2024-04-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-0872?
watu quiz: upgrade to 3.4.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-0872 being exploited?
CVE-2024-0872 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-2024-0872 affect?
CVE-2024-0872 affects watu quiz. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Watu Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.1 via the watu-userinfo shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level acces
How urgent is CVE-2024-0872?
Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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