CVE-2023-47834 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47834: WordPress Quiz And Survey Master Plugin <= 8.1.13 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Expresstech
Product Quiz And Survey Master
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 22, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ExpressTech Quiz And Survey Master plugin <= 8.1.13 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Quiz And Survey Master versions 8.1.13 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts into quiz or survey content that execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect other users' sessions and data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view quizzes or surveys.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; potential for session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must view the affected quiz or survey page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 22, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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