How severe is CVE-2024-5606?

CVE-2024-5606 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-5606 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5606?

CVE-2024-5606 affects Expresstech Quiz And Survey Master. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5606?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-5606 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5606 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46790.

When was CVE-2024-5606 published?

CVE-2024-5606 was published on 2024-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5606

CVE-2024-5606 is a high-severity vulnerability in Expresstech Quiz And Survey Master with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46790
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Expresstech Quiz And Survey Master
Published: 2024-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) WordPress plugin before 9.0.2 is vulnerable does not validate and escape the question_id parameter in the qsm_bulk_delete_question_from_database AJAX action, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by Contributors and above role

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5606?: The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) WordPress plugin before 9.0.2 is vulnerable does not validate and escape the question_id parameter in the qsm_bulk_delete_question_from_database AJAX action, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by Contributors and above role
How severe is CVE-2024-5606?: CVE-2024-5606 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-5606 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5606?: CVE-2024-5606 affects Expresstech Quiz And Survey Master. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5606?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-5606 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5606 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46790.
When was CVE-2024-5606 published?: CVE-2024-5606 was published on 2024-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e3eee6bc-1f69-4be1-b323-0c9b5fe7535e/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:expresstech:quiz_and_survey_master:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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