CVE-2025-9294: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in expresstech Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker
The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the qsm_dashboard_delete_result function in all versions up to, and including, 10.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete quiz results.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-9294 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker WordPress plugin. The issue arises from the absence of a capability check on the qsm_dashboard_delete_result function, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to delete quiz results. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 10.3.1. The CVSS 3.1 score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting low complexity and limited impact confined to integrity loss without confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or remediation details are provided in the vendor or CVE data.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with Subscriber-level access or higher can delete quiz results, leading to unauthorized modification of data integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. This could affect the reliability of quiz data but does not allow data disclosure or system disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor user roles carefully. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to reduce risk.
CVE-2025-9294: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in expresstech Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker
Description
The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the qsm_dashboard_delete_result function in all versions up to, and including, 10.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete quiz results.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-9294 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker WordPress plugin. The issue arises from the absence of a capability check on the qsm_dashboard_delete_result function, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to delete quiz results. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 10.3.1. The CVSS 3.1 score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting low complexity and limited impact confined to integrity loss without confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or remediation details are provided in the vendor or CVE data.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with Subscriber-level access or higher can delete quiz results, leading to unauthorized modification of data integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. This could affect the reliability of quiz data but does not allow data disclosure or system disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor user roles carefully. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-20T22:35:45.725Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 695cc9de3839e44175ff5dc8
Added to database: 1/6/2026, 8:37:50 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:10:51 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 9:27:15 PM
Views: 141
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