PatchTheCVECVE-2024-2640: The Watu Quiz WordPress plugin before 3.4.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could a
CVE-2024-2640 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting watu quiz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 66%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-07-12 |
| 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-2024-2640?
watu quiz: upgrade to 3.4.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-2640 being exploited?
CVE-2024-2640 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-2024-2640 affect?
CVE-2024-2640 affects watu quiz. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). 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 unf
How urgent is CVE-2024-2640?
Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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