CVE-2023-30483 WordPress Watu Quiz Plugin <= 3.3.9.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Q: What is CVE-2023-30483?

CVE-2023-30483 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Kiboko Labs Watu Quiz, published on 14 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Q: Is CVE-2023-30483 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-30483 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-30483?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-30483 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.1 Published 14 Aug 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts via reflected XSS in the Watu Quiz plugin, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-30483?

CVE-2023-30483 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Kiboko Labs Watu Quiz, published on 14 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Kiboko Labs Watu Quiz plugin <= 3.3.9.2 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-30483?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kibokolabs Watu Quiz.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30483?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-30483 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-30483 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-30483 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j3xh-3275-c6mx.