CVE-2022-4033: Quiz and Survey Master <= 8.0.4 - Improper Input Validation

Published Nov 29, 2022
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Updated

The Quiz and Survey Master plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to input validation bypass via the 'question[id]' parameter in versions up to, and including, 8.0.4 due to insufficient input validation that allows attackers to inject content other than the specified value (i.e. a number, file path, etc..). This makes it possible attackers to submit values other than the intended input type.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ExpressTech Quiz And Survey Master<=8.0.4

Event History

Nov 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-4033?

CVE-2022-4033 is a vulnerability in the Quiz and Survey Master plugin for WordPress that allows for input validation bypass via the 'question[id]' parameter.

2

How does CVE-2022-4033 affect the Quiz and Survey Master plugin?

CVE-2022-4033 affects versions up to and including 8.0.4 of the Quiz and Survey Master plugin for WordPress.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4033?

CVE-2022-4033 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-4033?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-4033 by injecting content other than the specified value into the 'question[id]' parameter.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-4033?

Yes, updating the Quiz and Survey Master plugin to a version beyond 8.0.4 will fix CVE-2022-4033.

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