CVE-2025-49401: WordPress smart SEO Plugin <= 4.0 - Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Sep 5, 2025
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Updated

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in ExpressTech Systems Quiz And Survey Master allows Object Injection. This issue affects Quiz And Survey Master: from n/a through 10.2.5.

Other sources

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in axiomthemes smart SEO smartSEO allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 4.0.

— MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected components
ExpressTech Systems Quiz And Survey Master<=10.2.5
axiomthemes smart SEO<=4.0

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Quiz And Survey Master plugin to the latest available version (at least 10.2.6).

Event History

Sep 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49401?

CVE-2025-49401 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow object injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-49401?

To fix CVE-2025-49401, update the Quiz And Survey Master software to version 10.2.6 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-49401?

CVE-2025-49401 affects ExpressTech Systems Quiz And Survey Master up to version 10.2.5 and WordPress Quiz And Survey Master Plugin up to version 10.2.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-49401?

CVE-2025-49401 is a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows for object injection.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2025-49401?

While there is no publicly disclosed exploit for CVE-2025-49401, the potential for exploitation exists due to the nature of the vulnerability.

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