CVE-2022-4033

Description

The Quiz and Survey Master plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to input validation bypass via the 'question[id]' parameter in versions up to, and including, 8.0.4 due to insufficient input validation that allows attackers to inject content other than the specified value (i.e. a number, file path, etc..). This makes it possible attackers to submit values other than the intended input type.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: expresstech Quiz And Survey Master – Best Quiz, Exam and Survey Plugin for WordPress
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References

Link Tags
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2801761%40quiz-master-next&new=2801761%40quiz-master-next&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= third party advisory patch
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-4033 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4033?
CVE-2022-4033 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4033?
To fix CVE-2022-4033, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-4033 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-4033 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-4033?
CVE-2022-4033 affects expresstech Quiz And Survey Master – Best Quiz, Exam and Survey Plugin for WordPress.
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