CVE-2025-30844: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Bob Watu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-30844?

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

Q: Is CVE-2025-30844 being exploited?

CVE-2025-30844 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-2025-30844 affect?

CVE-2025-30844 affects watu quiz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz watu allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Watu Quiz: from n/a through <= 3.4.2.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-30844 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting watu quiz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz watu allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Watu Quiz: from n/a through <= 3.4.2.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-04-01
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

2025-04-01 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:09 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-2025-30844?

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

Is CVE-2025-30844 being exploited?

CVE-2025-30844 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-2025-30844 affect?

CVE-2025-30844 affects watu quiz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz watu allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Watu Quiz: from n/a through <= 3.4.2.

How urgent is CVE-2025-30844?

Priority 33/100. High severity

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