WordPress Watu Quiz SQL Injection Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Watu Quiz plugin, specifically in versions through 3.4.3. This vulnerability allows for improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, enabling malicious actors to interact with the database in unauthorized ways, such as stealing information.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for SQL injection, which could enable a malicious actor to manipulate the database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification.

Remediation

Users of the Watu Quiz WordPress plugin should update to version 3.4.4 or later to address this vulnerability. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
1.0
impact
5.0
exploitability
5.0
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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