CVE-2025-46242: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Bob Watu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-46242?

watu quiz: upgrade to 3.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-46242 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46242 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-2025-46242 affect?

CVE-2025-46242 affects watu quiz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). 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 <= 3.4.3.

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2025-46242 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) 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 <= 3.4.3.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-04-22
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

2025-04-22 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kibokolabs watu quiz UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.4.4

Fixed in: 3.4.4

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 3.4.4 (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-2025-46242?

watu quiz: upgrade to 3.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-46242 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46242 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-2025-46242 affect?

CVE-2025-46242 affects watu quiz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). 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 <= 3.4.3.

How urgent is CVE-2025-46242?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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