CVE-2026-13767: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in expresstech Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Quiz Maker & Survey Maker
The Quiz Master Next plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via stored quiz page data in versions up to, and including, 11.2.0. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user-supplied 'pages' parameter persisted by the qsm_ajax_save_pages() AJAX handler (sanitize_text_field only) and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query built in qsm_options_questions_tab_content() at line 143, where the stored page IDs are interpolated into an IN() clause via implode() with no $wpdb->prepare() and no integer casting. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above (who can own a quiz they are entitled to edit), to plant a SQL payload that is executed second-order whenever any user (including an administrator) views the quiz's Questions tab, allowing them to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13767 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Quiz Master Next WordPress plugin (Quiz and Survey Master - QSM) affecting versions up to and including 11.2.0. The issue stems from insufficient escaping of the 'pages' parameter in the qsm_ajax_save_pages() AJAX handler, which only applies sanitize_text_field. The stored page IDs are then interpolated directly into an SQL IN() clause in qsm_options_questions_tab_content() without using $wpdb->prepare() or integer casting. Authenticated attackers with Author-level privileges who can edit a quiz can inject SQL payloads that execute secondarily when any user views the Questions tab of that quiz, enabling extraction of sensitive database information. No official patch or remediation level is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or higher can inject malicious SQL code that executes when the quiz's Questions tab is viewed by any user, including administrators. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect availability or integrity directly but compromises confidentiality. The CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to quiz editing and viewing. Avoid exposing the Questions tab to untrusted users. Follow vendor updates closely for an official fix or temporary mitigation.
CVE-2026-13767: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in expresstech Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Quiz Maker & Survey Maker
Description
The Quiz Master Next plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via stored quiz page data in versions up to, and including, 11.2.0. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user-supplied 'pages' parameter persisted by the qsm_ajax_save_pages() AJAX handler (sanitize_text_field only) and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query built in qsm_options_questions_tab_content() at line 143, where the stored page IDs are interpolated into an IN() clause via implode() with no $wpdb->prepare() and no integer casting. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above (who can own a quiz they are entitled to edit), to plant a SQL payload that is executed second-order whenever any user (including an administrator) views the quiz's Questions tab, allowing them to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13767 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Quiz Master Next WordPress plugin (Quiz and Survey Master - QSM) affecting versions up to and including 11.2.0. The issue stems from insufficient escaping of the 'pages' parameter in the qsm_ajax_save_pages() AJAX handler, which only applies sanitize_text_field. The stored page IDs are then interpolated directly into an SQL IN() clause in qsm_options_questions_tab_content() without using $wpdb->prepare() or integer casting. Authenticated attackers with Author-level privileges who can edit a quiz can inject SQL payloads that execute secondarily when any user views the Questions tab of that quiz, enabling extraction of sensitive database information. No official patch or remediation level is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or higher can inject malicious SQL code that executes when the quiz's Questions tab is viewed by any user, including administrators. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect availability or integrity directly but compromises confidentiality. The CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to quiz editing and viewing. Avoid exposing the Questions tab to untrusted users. Follow vendor updates closely for an official fix or temporary mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T20:06:54.265Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a589acd68715ace43b1c464
Added to database: 07/16/2026, 08:48:13 UTC
Last enriched: 07/16/2026, 09:04:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/16/2026, 21:14:42 UTC
Views: 5
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