CVE-2023-47835 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47835: WordPress ARI Stream Quiz Plugin <= 1.2.32 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Ari Soft
Product ARI Stream Quiz – WordPress Quizzes Builder
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 ARI Soft ARI Stream Quiz – WordPress Quizzes Builder plugin <= 1.2.32 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ARI Stream Quiz contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.2.32. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into quiz content. When other users view the affected quiz, the script executes in their browser, 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 a quiz, stealing their session data or performing actions as them.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors' sessions and data can be compromised through quiz pages; user accounts may be hijacked or manipulated.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a user into viewing the compromised quiz.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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