CVE-2026-2384: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ays-pro Quiz Maker
The Quiz Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's `vc_quizmaker` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 6.7.1.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Note: This vulnerability requires WPBakery Page Builder to be installed and active
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2384 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the ays-pro Quiz Maker WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 6.7.1.7. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), specifically in the vc_quizmaker shortcode, which fails to properly sanitize and escape user-supplied attributes. This allows authenticated users with contributor-level permissions or higher to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users viewing the injected pages. The vulnerability requires the WPBakery Page Builder plugin to be active. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher privileges can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data disclosure within the context of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling the Quiz Maker plugin or the vc_quizmaker shortcode if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-2384: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ays-pro Quiz Maker
Description
The Quiz Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's `vc_quizmaker` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 6.7.1.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Note: This vulnerability requires WPBakery Page Builder to be installed and active
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2384 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the ays-pro Quiz Maker WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 6.7.1.7. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), specifically in the vc_quizmaker shortcode, which fails to properly sanitize and escape user-supplied attributes. This allows authenticated users with contributor-level permissions or higher to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users viewing the injected pages. The vulnerability requires the WPBakery Page Builder plugin to be active. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher privileges can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data disclosure within the context of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling the Quiz Maker plugin or the vc_quizmaker shortcode if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-11T22:29:12.029Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6997d231d7880ec89b52f4ea
Added to database: 2/20/2026, 3:17:05 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:28:22 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 8:02:19 PM
Views: 123
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