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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-2384 affects the WordPress Quiz Maker plugin when WPBakery Page Builder is also active. A logged-in user with Contributor or higher privileges could store malicious script in quiz shortcode content. That script may run for visitors viewing the affected page, creating risk to site users and administrators.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term WordPress hygiene issue, especially for sites with many content contributors. Prioritize externally facing or high-traffic sites using both Quiz Maker and WPBakery. No public active exploitation is cited in the provided sources.
Technical view
Stored cross-site scripting exists in Quiz Maker versions up to and including 6.7.1.7 via the vc_quizmaker shortcode. Sources cite insufficient sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied shortcode attributes. The issue requires WPBakery Page Builder to be installed and active. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4, CWE-79.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites running Quiz Maker <= 6.7.1.7 with WPBakery Page Builder active and untrusted or numerous Contributor-level users.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability requires authenticated access at Contributor level or above. The provided sources do not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Successful abuse could execute script when users visit an injected page.
Researcher notes
The public references point to the vulnerable WPBakery template file in Quiz Maker 6.7.1.7 and Wordfence’s advisory. Evidence supports authenticated stored XSS with low privileges, but no source in the bundle names a fixed version or confirms exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation direction
- Check the Quiz Maker vendor or WordPress plugin page for patched versions or official guidance.
- Update Quiz Maker if a fixed release is available from the vendor.
- Limit Contributor and higher roles to trusted users only.
- Disable WPBakery Page Builder where it is not required.
- Review existing pages using the vc_quizmaker shortcode for unexpected attributes or content.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites using Quiz Maker and record plugin versions.
- Confirm whether WPBakery Page Builder is installed and active.
- Identify users with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
- Review content containing vc_quizmaker shortcodes for suspicious attributes.
- Monitor security plugin or web logs for stored XSS indicators.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.