CVE-2024-6879

Public Exploit
Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) < 9.1.1 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Description

The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) WordPress plugin before 9.1.1 fails to validate and escape certain Quiz fields before displaying them on a page or post where the Quiz is embedded, which could allows contributor and above roles to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Quiz and Survey Master (QSM)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4da0b318-03e7-409d-9b02-f108e4232c87/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6879?
CVE-2024-6879 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6879?
To fix CVE-2024-6879, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-6879 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-6879 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-6879?
CVE-2024-6879 affects Unknown Quiz and Survey Master (QSM).
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