CVE-2024-22027: AYS Pro Plugins WordPress Quiz Maker Plugin · Improper input validation
Affects AYS Pro Plugins WordPress Quiz Maker PluginSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium : upgrade to 6.5.0.6 when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 53% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.5.0.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Jan 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Upgrade AYS Pro Plugins WordPress Quiz Maker Plugin to 6.5.0.6.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AYS Pro Plugins WordPress Quiz Maker Plugin | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should take the following specific steps: 1) Immediately audit WordPress installations to identify the presence and version of the Quiz Maker Plugin and upgrade to version 6.5.0.6 or later once available. 2) Restrict plugin access strictly to trusted users with minimal necessary privileges to reduce the risk of authenticated exploitation. 3) Implement monitoring and alerting on unusual outbound traffic patterns from WordPress servers to detect potential abuse of the plugin's external service calls. 4) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to limit or block suspicious requests targeting the plugin endpoints. 5) Coordinate with external service providers to prepare for potential DoS conditions and implement rate limiting or filtering on their side if feasible. 6) Regularly review and harden WordPress user roles and permissions to minimize the attack surface. 7) Stay updated with vendor advisories for official patches or mitigation guidance.
Description
Improper input validation vulnerability in WordPress Quiz Maker Plugin prior to 6.5.0.6 allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform a Denial of Service (DoS) attack against external services.