CVE-2024-50485 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-50485: WordPress Exam Matrix plugin <= 1.5 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Vendor Udit Rawat
Product Exam Matrix
Weakness CWE-266
Published October 29, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Udit Rawat Exam Matrix exam-matrix allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Exam Matrix: from n/a through <= 1.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Exam Matrix versions 1.5 and earlier contain an improper access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read, modify, or delete data on affected sites. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. All installations of Exam Matrix should be updated immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete sensitive data without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can access, alter, or destroy exam data and user information without any credentials.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 29, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated