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Plain-English summary
This affects the Watu Quiz Plugin for WordPress versions 2.6.0 through 2.6.7. An authenticated remote user could manipulate quiz input in the exam handler to trigger SQL injection, potentially exposing or changing site database data. The provided sources name version 2.6.8 as the fix.
Executive priority
Address during the next normal patch window, sooner for public WordPress sites with active accounts. This is not KEV-listed in the provided sources, but SQL injection can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data.
Technical view
CVE-2015-10111 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in controllers/exam.php, function watu_exams, in the Exam Handler component. The vulnerable input is the quiz argument. CVSS v2 is 6.5 with AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P, indicating network access, low complexity, and required authentication.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Watu Quiz Plugin versions 2.6.0 through 2.6.7. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is required, reducing broad internet drive-by risk, but affected public WordPress sites remain relevant if user accounts exist.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says the attack may be initiated remotely, but the CVSS vector requires authentication. KEV status is false, and no provided source states active exploitation. Treat exploit evidence as incomplete rather than confirmed absent.
Researcher notes
The core claim is narrow: authenticated SQL injection through the quiz argument in watu_exams within controllers/exam.php. The bundle identifies a specific patch commit. Do not assume unauthenticated exploitation, active exploitation, or affected versions outside those listed without additional evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Watu Quiz Plugin to version 2.6.8 or later.
- Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites with user registration or multiple accounts.
- Temporarily disable the plugin if upgrade cannot be completed promptly.
- Review vendor guidance and the referenced patch before operational rollout.
- Back up the site and database before plugin changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for Watu Quiz Plugin installations.
- Confirm installed versions are not 2.6.0 through 2.6.7.
- Verify the referenced patch or version 2.6.8 is deployed.
- Review web and application logs for unusual quiz-related requests.
- Check database integrity if suspicious authenticated activity is found.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P86.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
6.5MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.230651CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230651CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/watu/commit/bf42e7cfd819a3e76cf3e1465697e89f4830590cCVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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