CVE-2022-40698 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-40698: WordPress Quiz And Survey Master plugin <= 7.3.10 - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Expresstech
Product Quiz And Survey Master (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 18, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (subscriber+) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Quiz And Survey Master plugin <= 7.3.10 on WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Quiz and Survey Master versions up to 7.3.10 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into quiz or survey content. When other users view the affected content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view quizzes or surveys, stealing their session data or performing actions as them.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; compromised accounts or data theft possible depending on user roles.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a user into viewing the malicious quiz or survey content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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