Vulnerability · Published Aug 23, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24571HD Quiz < 1.8.4 - Authenticated Stored XSS
Medium 5.4
In plain English
A medium-severity cross-site scripting in HD Quiz from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.6% (higher than 50% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)5.4Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 49.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The HD Quiz WordPress plugin before 1.8.4 does not escape some of its Answers before outputting them in attribute when generating the Quiz, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-79