CVE-2024-8617: Quiz Maker <= 6.5.9.8 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Published May 15, 2025
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Updated

The Quiz Maker WordPress plugin before 6.5.9.9 does not sanitize and escape some of its settings, which could allow high-privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

Affected Software

2 affected components
Quiz Maker Quiz Maker<6.5.9.9
ays-pro Quiz Maker Wordpress<6.5.9.9

Event History

May 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8617?

CVE-2024-8617 has a high severity due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8617?

To fix CVE-2024-8617, update the Quiz Maker WordPress plugin to version 6.5.9.9 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-8617?

High-privilege users, including admins, using Quiz Maker versions before 6.5.9.9 are affected by CVE-2024-8617.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-8617 enable?

CVE-2024-8617 can enable Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks on vulnerable WordPress sites.

5

Is multisite affected by CVE-2024-8617?

Yes, CVE-2024-8617 can affect multisite setups despite the unfiltered_html capability being disallowed.

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