CVE-2026-14824 — MEDIUM (4.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) WordPress plugin before 11.2.2 does not properly escape a question setting before outputting it into an unquoted HTML attribute, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the browser of any user viewing the affected quiz.

CVSS Score

4.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ba8f3e6b-c2c9-4e72-825c-b98b4330c254/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-14824?

CVE-2026-14824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) WordPress plugin before 11.2.2 does not properly escape a question setting before outputting it into an unquoted HTML attribute, allowing users with contributor-level...

How severe is CVE-2026-14824?

CVE-2026-14824 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14824?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.