CVE-2024-1078: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ays-pro Quiz Maker
The Quiz Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ays_quick_start() and add_question_rows() functions in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to create arbitrary quizzes.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1078 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the ays-pro Quiz Maker WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the functions ays_quick_start() and add_question_rows() do not perform proper capability checks, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to create arbitrary quizzes. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 6.5.2.4. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The impact is limited to unauthorized modification of quiz data without affecting confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can create arbitrary quizzes without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification could lead to data integrity issues within the Quiz Maker plugin. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level user capabilities where possible and monitor for unauthorized quiz creation. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users. Follow vendor updates closely for an official patch or temporary fix.
CVE-2024-1078: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ays-pro Quiz Maker
Description
The Quiz Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ays_quick_start() and add_question_rows() functions in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to create arbitrary quizzes.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1078 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the ays-pro Quiz Maker WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the functions ays_quick_start() and add_question_rows() do not perform proper capability checks, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to create arbitrary quizzes. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 6.5.2.4. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The impact is limited to unauthorized modification of quiz data without affecting confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can create arbitrary quizzes without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification could lead to data integrity issues within the Quiz Maker plugin. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level user capabilities where possible and monitor for unauthorized quiz creation. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users. Follow vendor updates closely for an official patch or temporary fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-30T18:01:54.576Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d20b7ef31ef0b56e254
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:00 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:28:52 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:14:06 PM
Views: 17
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