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SQL Injection in Quiz And Survey Master WordPress Plugin (question_id parameter)

IdentifiersCVE-2024-3592CWE-89· Improper Neutralization of Special…

CVE-2024-3592 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the Quiz And Survey Master WordPress plugin (up to and including version 9.0.1). The vulnerability exists due to insufficient escaping and lack of proper SQL query preparation for the 'question_id' parameter. Authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this flaw to inject arbitrary SQL queries via the 'question_id' parameter, potentially extracting sensitive data from the WordPress database.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation allows authenticated attackers (contributor-level and above) to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the WordPress database. This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, such as user credentials, email addresses, or other confidential data stored in the database. Depending on the database permissions, further exploitation such as data modification or deletion may be possible.

Mitigation

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Restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only until the plugin is updated. Employ web application firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts. Monitor logs for suspicious activity related to the 'question_id' parameter.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade the Quiz And Survey Master plugin to a version after 9.0.1 where this vulnerability is patched. Ensure that all user-supplied input is properly sanitized and that prepared statements are used for all SQL queries involving user input.
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