How severe is CVE-2025-46242?

CVE-2025-46242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-46242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-46242?

CVE-2025-46242 affects Kibokolabs Watu Quiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46242?

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-2025-46242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-46242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12301.

When was CVE-2025-46242 published?

CVE-2025-46242 was published on 2025-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-46242

CVE-2025-46242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kibokolabs Watu Quiz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-12301
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Kibokolabs Watu Quiz
Published: 2025-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz watu allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Watu Quiz: from n/a through <= 3.4.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-46242?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz watu allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Watu Quiz: from n/a through <= 3.4.3.
How severe is CVE-2025-46242?: CVE-2025-46242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-46242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-46242?: CVE-2025-46242 affects Kibokolabs Watu Quiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46242?: 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-2025-46242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-46242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12301.
When was CVE-2025-46242 published?: CVE-2025-46242 was published on 2025-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/watu/vulnerability/wordpress-watu-quiz-3-4-3-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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