CVE-2024-0872

Description

The Watu Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.1 via the watu-userinfo shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to extract sensitive user meta data which can include session tokens and user emails.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: prasunsen Watu Quiz
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/acc261eb-fafa-4e9d-b7ab-a449f14a7638?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3036986/ patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0872?
CVE-2024-0872 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-0872?
To fix CVE-2024-0872, 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-2024-0872 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-0872 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-2024-0872?
CVE-2024-0872 affects prasunsen Watu Quiz.
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