WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2022-0182 Modified

Quiz Master Next: Cross-site scripting

Quiz Master Next is affected by cross-site scripting. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score Pending The CVE record has not published a CNA CVSS assessment.
NVD score 5.4 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Quiz Master Next
Plugin slug
quiz-master-next
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jan 17, 2022
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Jan 17, 2022 and is one of 48 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

No fixed release is identified. Update Quiz Master Next when a confirmed fixed release becomes available; until then, disable and remove it when the site's risk warrants.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

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

Stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Quiz And Survey Master versions prior to 7.3.7 allows a remote authenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script via an website that uses Quiz And Survey Master.

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

Primary and upstream sources