CVE-2026-48867: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ExpressTech Quiz And Survey Master
CVE-2026-48867 is a high-severity vulnerability in ExpressTech's Quiz And Survey Master plugin, affecting versions up to and including 11.1.2. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This vulnerability can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is an unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue classified under CWE-79 in the Quiz And Survey Master plugin by ExpressTech. Versions up to 11.1.2 are affected. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting this plugin and limit exposure by restricting access where feasible.
CVE-2026-48867: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ExpressTech Quiz And Survey Master
Description
CVE-2026-48867 is a high-severity vulnerability in ExpressTech's Quiz And Survey Master plugin, affecting versions up to and including 11.1.2. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This vulnerability can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is an unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue classified under CWE-79 in the Quiz And Survey Master plugin by ExpressTech. Versions up to 11.1.2 are affected. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting this plugin and limit exposure by restricting access where feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-25T22:10:00.865Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3061600b89be688893d832
Added to database: 06/15/2026, 20:32:32 UTC
Last enriched: 06/23/2026, 15:15:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 43
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