ays-pro Quiz Maker Plugin up to 6.5.2.4 on WordPress ays_show_results authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in ays-pro Quiz Maker Plugin up to 6.5.2.4 on WordPress. This affects the function ays_show_results. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-1079. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ays-pro Quiz Maker Plugin up to 6.5.2.4 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This vulnerability affects the function ays_show_results. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was published 02/07/2024 by Lucio Sá. The advisory is available at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-1079 since 01/30/2024. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/12/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Vendor

ays-pro

Name

Quiz Maker Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
CNA Vector (Wordfence): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/30/2024 🔍
02/07/2024 +8 days 🔍
02/07/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/12/2026 +795 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 3032035
Researcher: Lucio Sá
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-1079 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-1079
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-253090

Entryinfo

Created: 02/07/2024 09:01
Updated: 04/12/2026 02:58
Changes: 02/07/2024 09:01 (49), 03/01/2024 16:17 (1), 03/01/2024 16:23 (1), 04/12/2026 02:58 (25)
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