QA Analytics: Stored cross-site scripting
QA Analytics: The CVSS vector permits an unauthenticated attacker. Attacker-controlled content is stored and later rendered without adequate neutralization, allowing script to execute in the affected site origin when a user views the output. The export does not identify the victim role, storage field or rendering function. The authoritative export does not name the vulnerable endpoint, request action, parameter or implementation function. Published affected versions: <= 5.3.0.1.
- Component
- QA Analytics
- Plugin slug
qa-heatmap-analytics- Affected
- <= 5.3.0.1
- Safe version
5.3.0.2- Published
- Oct 24, 2026
This CVE was published Oct 24, 2026 and is one of 4 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update QA Analytics to 5.3.0.2 or later. Validate permitted input and apply context-appropriate escaping when stored content is rendered. Review stored content for injected script and restrict untrusted editing or submissions until updated.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in QuarkA QA Analytics qa-heatmap-analytics allows Stored XSS.This issue affects QA Analytics: from n/a through 5.3.0.1.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L