How severe is CVE-2024-0872?

CVE-2024-0872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-0872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0872?

CVE-2024-0872 affects Kibokolabs Watu Quiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0872?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-0872 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0872 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16655.

When was CVE-2024-0872 published?

CVE-2024-0872 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0872

CVE-2024-0872 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kibokolabs Watu Quiz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16655
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Kibokolabs Watu Quiz
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0872?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-0872?: CVE-2024-0872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0872?: CVE-2024-0872 affects Kibokolabs Watu Quiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0872 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0872 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16655.
When was CVE-2024-0872 published?: CVE-2024-0872 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kibokolabs:watu_quiz:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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