CVE-2024-22161 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-22161: WordPress HD Quiz Plugin <= 1.8.11 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Harmonic Design
Product HD Quiz
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 31, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Harmonic Design HD Quiz allows Stored XSS.This issue affects HD Quiz: from n/a through 1.8.11.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

HD Quiz versions up to 1.8.11 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users on the site. An attacker with admin privileges can craft a payload that executes in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they visit the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators can be tricked into executing scripts that compromise other users' sessions or data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 31, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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