How severe is CVE-2024-2640?

CVE-2024-2640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-2640 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2640?

CVE-2024-2640 affects Kibokolabs Watu Quiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2640?

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

Does CVE-2024-2640 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2640 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27589.

When was CVE-2024-2640 published?

CVE-2024-2640 was published on 2024-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2640

CVE-2024-2640 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kibokolabs Watu Quiz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27589
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Kibokolabs Watu Quiz
Published: 2024-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Watu Quiz WordPress plugin before 3.4.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow users such as authors (if they've been authorized by admins) to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2640?: The Watu Quiz WordPress plugin before 3.4.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow users such as authors (if they've been authorized by admins) to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
How severe is CVE-2024-2640?: CVE-2024-2640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-2640 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-2640?: CVE-2024-2640 affects Kibokolabs Watu Quiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2640?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-2640 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2640 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27589.
When was CVE-2024-2640 published?: CVE-2024-2640 was published on 2024-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d46db635-9d84-4268-a789-406a0db4cccf/

Affected products (1)

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

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