CVE-2024-4256: A vulnerability was found in Techkshetra Info Solutions Savsoft Quiz 6.0 and classified as problematic

Routine

LOW 2.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-4256 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.4) affecting savsoft quiz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in Techkshetra Info Solutions Savsoft Quiz 6.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /public/index.php/Qbank/editCategory of the component Category Page. The manipulation of the argument category_name with the input ><script>alert('XSS')</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and ma

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.4 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-04-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: techkshetrainfo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-27 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

techkshetrainfo savsoft quiz DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy savsoft-quiz || rpm -q savsoft-quiz || savsoft-quiz --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison savsoft-quiz sudo apt install savsoft-quiz=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo apt-mark hold savsoft-quiz

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list savsoft-quiz sudo dnf downgrade savsoft-quiz-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add savsoft-quiz

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-4256?

savsoft quiz: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4256 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4256 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-2024-4256 affect?

CVE-2024-4256 affects savsoft quiz. Severity is low (CVSS 2.4). A vulnerability was found in Techkshetra Info Solutions Savsoft Quiz 6.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /public/index.php/Qbank/editCategory of the component Category Page. Th

How urgent is CVE-2024-4256?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-34401 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE Savsoft Quiz 6.0 allows stored XSS via the index.php/quiz/insert_quiz/ quiz_name parameter.

References

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