CVE-2019-17599: XSS

Published Dec 13, 2019
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Updated

The quiz-master-next (aka Quiz And Survey Master) plugin before 6.3.5 for WordPress is affected by: Cross Site Scripting (XSS). The impact is: Allows an attacker to execute arbitrary HTML and JavaScript code via the from or till parameter (and/or the quizid parameter). The component is: admin/quiz-options-page.php. The attack vector is: When the Administrator is logged in, a reflected XSS may execute upon a click on a malicious URL.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ExpressTech Quiz And Survey Master<6.3.5

Event History

Dec 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:30 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-17599?

CVE-2019-17599 is a vulnerability in the Quiz And Survey Master plugin before version 6.3.5 for WordPress, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary HTML and JavaScript code via certain parameters.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2019-17599?

The impact of CVE-2019-17599 is that it allows an attacker to execute arbitrary HTML and JavaScript code.

3

How does CVE-2019-17599 affect the Quiz And Survey Master plugin?

CVE-2019-17599 affects the Quiz And Survey Master plugin by allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary HTML and JavaScript code through specific parameters.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17599?

The severity of CVE-2019-17599 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-17599 in the Quiz And Survey Master plugin?

To fix CVE-2019-17599, you should update the Quiz And Survey Master plugin to version 6.3.5 or later.

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