CVE-2021-26256: WordPress Survey Maker plugin <= 2.0.6 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Feb 21, 2022
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Updated

Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Survey Maker WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.0.6).

Affected Software

1 affected component
ays-pro Survey Maker Wordpress<=2.0.6

Remediation

Information

Update to 2.0.7 or higher version.

Event History

Feb 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:49 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-26256?

CVE-2021-26256 is an Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in the Survey Maker WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.0.6).

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26256?

The severity of CVE-2021-26256 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How can I fix the CVE-2021-26256 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2021-26256 vulnerability, update the Survey Maker WordPress plugin to version 2.0.7 or later.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-26256?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-26256 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/survey-maker/wordpress-survey-maker-plugin-2-0-6-unauthenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability) and [Reference 2](https://wordpress.org/plugins/survey-maker/#developers).

5

What is CWE-79?

CWE-79 is a Common Weakness Enumeration category that refers to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

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