CVE-2023-0429
CVE-2023-0429 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kibokolabs Watu Quiz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Kibokolabs Watu Quiz
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Watu Quiz WordPress plugin before 3.3.8.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-0429?
- The Watu Quiz WordPress plugin before 3.3.8.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
- How severe is CVE-2023-0429?
- CVE-2023-0429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-0429 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-0429?
- CVE-2023-0429 affects Kibokolabs Watu Quiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-0429?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-0429 published?
- CVE-2023-0429 was published on 2023-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kibokolabs:watu_quiz:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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