CVE-2024-1079: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ays-pro Quiz Maker
The Quiz Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the ays_show_results() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.2.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to fetch arbitrary quiz results which can contain PII.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1079 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the ays-pro Quiz Maker WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the ays_show_results() function does not perform a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to retrieve quiz results data. This unauthorized access can expose sensitive information contained in quiz results, including PII. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 6.5.2.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can access quiz results data that may contain personally identifiable information. This unauthorized disclosure can lead to privacy violations and potential misuse of exposed data. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known exploits are 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 available, restrict access to the Quiz Maker plugin or disable it if possible to prevent unauthorized data exposure. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-1079: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ays-pro Quiz Maker
Description
The Quiz Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the ays_show_results() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.2.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to fetch arbitrary quiz results which can contain PII.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1079 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the ays-pro Quiz Maker WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the ays_show_results() function does not perform a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to retrieve quiz results data. This unauthorized access can expose sensitive information contained in quiz results, including PII. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 6.5.2.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can access quiz results data that may contain personally identifiable information. This unauthorized disclosure can lead to privacy violations and potential misuse of exposed data. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known exploits are 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 available, restrict access to the Quiz Maker plugin or disable it if possible to prevent unauthorized data exposure. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-30T18:10:13.523Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d20b7ef31ef0b56e258
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:00 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:29:00 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:11:40 PM
Views: 17
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