CVE-2024-53792: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Bob Watu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-53792?

watu quiz: upgrade to 3.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-53792 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53792 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-2024-53792 affect?

CVE-2024-53792 affects watu quiz. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz watu allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Watu Quiz: from n/a through <= 3.4.1.2.

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-53792 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting watu quiz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz watu allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Watu Quiz: from n/a through <= 3.4.1.2.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-12-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: kibokolabs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-02 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kibokolabs watu quiz UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.4.3

Fixed in: 3.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade watu-quiz

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade watu-quiz

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-53792?

watu quiz: upgrade to 3.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-53792 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53792 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-2024-53792 affect?

CVE-2024-53792 affects watu quiz. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz watu allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Watu Quiz: from n/a through <= 3.4.1.2.

How urgent is CVE-2024-53792?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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