How severe is CVE-2025-30844?

CVE-2025-30844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-30844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-30844?

CVE-2025-30844 affects Kibokolabs Watu Quiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-30844?

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-2025-30844 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-30844 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-9474.

When was CVE-2025-30844 published?

CVE-2025-30844 was published on 2025-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-30844

CVE-2025-30844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kibokolabs Watu Quiz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-9474
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Kibokolabs Watu Quiz
Published: 2025-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz watu allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Watu Quiz: from n/a through <= 3.4.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-30844?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz watu allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Watu Quiz: from n/a through <= 3.4.2.
How severe is CVE-2025-30844?: CVE-2025-30844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-30844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-30844?: CVE-2025-30844 affects Kibokolabs Watu Quiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-30844?: 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-2025-30844 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-30844 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-9474.
When was CVE-2025-30844 published?: CVE-2025-30844 was published on 2025-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/watu/vulnerability/wordpress-watu-quiz-plugin-3-4-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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

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