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7.5

WpQuiz adminrestore.php lets remote attackers elevate privileges

CVE-2004-1704 · published 22 years ago
Summary

The WpQuiz plugin versions 2.60b1 through 2.60b8 contain a web page that can be called directly to give an attacker higher-level access to the site. This could let an outsider change settings or data without permission. Upgrade to a newer version of WpQuiz or remove the vulnerable file and restrict access to the admin area.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
wire_plastic_design wpquiz 2.60b1
2.60b2
2.60b3
2.60b4
2.60b5
2.60b6
2.60b7
2.60b8
cpe:2.3:a:wire_plastic_design:wpquiz:2.60b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
WpQuiz 2.60b1 through 2.60b8 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a direct request to adminrestore.php in the extras directory.
WpQuiz 2.60b1 through 2.60b8 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a direct request to adminrestore.php in the extras directory.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published30 Jul 2004
Updated1 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2004-1704 · NVD
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