How severe is CVE-2024-1078?

CVE-2024-1078 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-1078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1078?

CVE-2024-1078 affects Ays-pro Quiz Maker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1078?

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

Does CVE-2024-1078 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1078 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16853.

When was CVE-2024-1078 published?

CVE-2024-1078 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1078

CVE-2024-1078 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ays-pro Quiz Maker 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16853
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Ays-pro Quiz Maker
Published: 2024-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Quiz Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ays_quick_start() and add_question_rows() functions in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to create arbitrary quizzes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1078?: The Quiz Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ays_quick_start() and add_question_rows() functions in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to create arbitrary quizzes.
How severe is CVE-2024-1078?: CVE-2024-1078 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-1078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1078?: CVE-2024-1078 affects Ays-pro Quiz Maker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1078?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-1078 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1078 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16853.
When was CVE-2024-1078 published?: CVE-2024-1078 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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