CVE-2026-6817 Details
Description
The Quiz Maker by AYS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'rate_reason' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 6.7.1.29 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Quiz Maker by AYS plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 6.7.1.29. The issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts via the 'rate_reason' parameter. These injected scripts execute when a user accesses the compromised page.
Users can update to version 6.7.1.30 or a newer patched version to address this vulnerability.
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Assessed May 2, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3513370/quiz-maker | [email protected] | Permission RequiredSource CodeVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fa995fa9-5fb1-434a-bf88-c60e986c45eb?source=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| AYS Quiz Maker | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 2, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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