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CVE-2021-20792: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Quiz And Survey Master versions prior to 7.1.14 allows a remote attac...

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Quiz And Survey Master versions prior to 7.1.14 allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary script via unspecified vectors.

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Plain-English summary

Quiz And Survey Master for WordPress before 7.1.14 has a cross-site scripting issue. A remote attacker could inject script through unspecified vectors. The business concern is browser-side account abuse, content tampering, or visitor trust impact on affected sites, but the sources do not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a routine but time-sensitive web application patch for WordPress properties. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but XSS can affect user trust and administrative workflows. Upgrade affected plugin installations and verify completion.

Technical view

CVE-2021-20792 affects ExpressTech Quiz And Survey Master versions prior to 7.1.14. Public descriptions identify remote arbitrary script injection via unspecified vectors. The referenced WordPress Trac changeset involves php/admin/quizzes-page.php, but the source bundle does not establish exact input, privileges required, or affected configurations.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using Quiz And Survey Master, also listed as quiz-master-next, below version 7.1.14. Sites without this plugin, or already at 7.1.14 or later, are not shown as affected by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing, public exploitation, exploit code, or attacks in the wild. The attacker is described as remote, but the vulnerable vector is unspecified, so practical exploitability cannot be confirmed from this bundle alone.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse. The CVE and JVN records identify XSS and affected versions, while the Trac link suggests an admin-page code change. No CVSS, CWE, vector details, authentication requirements, payload location, or exploitation evidence are provided.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Quiz And Survey Master to version 7.1.14 or later.
  • Check the vendor and WordPress plugin pages for current security guidance.
  • Inventory WordPress sites for quiz-master-next installations and versions.
  • Prioritize internet-facing or high-traffic sites using affected versions.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Quiz And Survey Master is installed on each WordPress site.
  • Verify the installed plugin version is 7.1.14 or later.
  • Review plugin changelog or Trac references for the relevant security fix.
  • Check site logs and admin activity for unexpected content changes.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
ExpressTechQuiz And Survey Masterversions prior to 7.1.14Listed
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