How severe is CVE-2024-1079?

CVE-2024-1079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-1079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1079?

CVE-2024-1079 affects Ays-pro Quiz Maker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1079?

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

Does CVE-2024-1079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16854.

When was CVE-2024-1079 published?

CVE-2024-1079 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1079

CVE-2024-1079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ays-pro Quiz Maker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16854
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 access of data due to a missing capability check on the ays_show_results() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.2.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to fetch arbitrary quiz results which can contain PII.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1079?: The Quiz Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the ays_show_results() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.2.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to fetch arbitrary quiz results which can contain PII.
How severe is CVE-2024-1079?: CVE-2024-1079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-1079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1079?: CVE-2024-1079 affects Ays-pro Quiz Maker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-1079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16854.
When was CVE-2024-1079 published?: CVE-2024-1079 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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