CVE-2025-9637: Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) <= 10.3.1 - Missing Authorization to Unpublished, Private And Password-Protected Quiz Information Disclosure And Image Response Uploads

Published Jan 6, 2026
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Updated

The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability and status checks on multiple functions in all versions up to, and including, 10.3.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view the details of unpublished, private, or password-protected quizzes, as well as submit file responses to questions from those quizzes, which allow file upload.

Affected Software

2 affected components
wordpress/qsm<=10.3.1
ExpressTech Quiz And Survey Master Wordpress<10.3.2

Event History

Jan 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 8, 58002
Event
via FIRST·09:23 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9637?

CVE-2025-9637 has a high severity due to its potential for unauthorized access and modification of data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9637?

To fix CVE-2025-9637, update the Quiz and Survey Master plugin to version 10.3.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-9637?

Any WordPress site using the Quiz and Survey Master plugin version 10.3.1 or earlier is affected by CVE-2025-9637.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-9637?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-9637 include unauthorized data modification and access to sensitive survey results.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2025-9637?

Currently, the recommended workaround for CVE-2025-9637 is to disable the plugin until it has been updated.

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