CVE-2024-3592: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in expresstech Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker
The Quiz And Survey Master – Best Quiz, Exam and Survey Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'question_id' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 9.0.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. CVE-2024-5606 appears to be a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-3592 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) WordPress plugin up to version 9.0.1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'question_id' parameter, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to append additional SQL commands to existing queries. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9, indicating critical severity. No official patch or remediation has been confirmed in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or above to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially leading to full compromise of the database confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could result in unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion within the affected WordPress plugin's database context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-3592: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in expresstech Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker
Description
The Quiz And Survey Master – Best Quiz, Exam and Survey Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'question_id' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 9.0.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. CVE-2024-5606 appears to be a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-3592 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) WordPress plugin up to version 9.0.1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'question_id' parameter, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to append additional SQL commands to existing queries. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9, indicating critical severity. No official patch or remediation has been confirmed in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or above to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially leading to full compromise of the database confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could result in unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion within the affected WordPress plugin's database context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-10T14:38:32.904Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c95b7ef31ef0b56687b
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:41:41 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:33:35 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 5:55:34 PM
Views: 9
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