CVE-2025-46242 WordPress Watu Quiz plugin <= 3.4.3 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Watu Quiz plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-46242?
CVE-2025-46242 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz, published on 22 Apr 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz watu allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Watu Quiz: from n/a through <= 3.4.3.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-46242?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kibokolabs Watu Quiz.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46242?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-46242 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2025-46242 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-46242 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Bob Watu Quiz
- CVE-2024-53792 WordPress Watu Quiz plugin <= 3.4.1.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability
- CVE-2023-0428 Watu Quiz < 3.3.8.2 - Reflected XSS
- CVE-2025-30844 WordPress Watu Quiz plugin <= 3.4.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-30483 WordPress Watu Quiz Plugin <= 3.3.9.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
- CVE-2024-2640 Watu Quiz < 3.4.1.2 - Author+ Stored XSS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qqjf-wq8v-xgch.