Chained Quiz 1.3.5 · Unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object Reference via Cookie
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Data as of 19 Jan 2026, 19:42 UTC
What to do
AI-suggested
1. Immediately implement strict validation and sanitization of all cookie values on the server side to prevent unauthorized manipulation. 2. Enforce robust access control checks for all object references, ensuring that users can only access resources they are authorized to. 3. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual cookie values or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 4. Restrict cookie scope and set secure flags (HttpOnly, Secure) to reduce the risk of interception or tampering. 5. If possible, disable or limit the use of cookies for sensitive object references until a patch is available. 6. Engage with the software vendor or community to obtain patches or updates addressing the vulnerability. 7. Conduct a thorough security review of the application’s session and authorization mechanisms. 8. Educate administrators and users about the risk and signs of exploitation to enable rapid response.
Description
Chained Quiz 1.3.5 - Unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object Reference via Cookie
Indicators of compromise
Exploit source code
# Exploit Title: Chained Quiz 1.3.5 - Unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object Reference via Cookie
# Date: 19-12-2025
# Exploit Author: Karuppiah Sabari Kumar(0xsabre)
# Vendor Homepage: https://wordpress.org/plugins/chained-quiz/
# Software Link: https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/chained-quiz.1.3.3.zip
# Version: <= 1.3.3
# Tested on: WordPress / Linux
# CVE: CVE-2025-10493
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## Vulnerability Type
Insecure Direct Object Reference…