CVE-2025-11238
Watu Quiz <= 3.4.4 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via HTTP Referer
Description
The Watu Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTTP Referer header in versions less than, or equal to, 3.4.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping when the "Save source URL" option is enabled. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever an user accesses an injected page.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 25, 2025, 6:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 25, 2025, 6:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Watu Quiz plugin to the latest version.
- Ensure input sanitization and output escaping are implemented.
- Disable 'Save source URL' if update is not possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-11238.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3373855/watu | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/168e7eac-21ad-43ca-93d1-73c38e12bc29?source=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Watu Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTTP Referer header in versions less than, or equal to, 3.4.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping when the "Save source URL" option is enabled. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever an user accesses an injected page. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3373855/watu Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/168e7eac-21ad-43ca-93d1-73c38e12bc29?source=cve