CVE-2026-14821: Quiz And Survey Master < 11.1.5 - Contributor+ Arbitrary Template Deletion

Published Jul 28, 2026
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Updated

The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) WordPress plugin before 11.1.5 does not perform a capability check before deleting output templates, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to delete arbitrary templates.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress plugin Quiz And Survey Master (QSM)<11.1.5

Event History

Jul 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14821?

CVE-2026-14821 has a risk score of 33, indicating a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-14821?

To fix CVE-2026-14821, update the Quiz and Survey Master plugin to version 11.1.5 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-14821?

CVE-2026-14821 affects users of the Quiz and Survey Master plugin prior to version 11.1.5 with contributor-level access.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-14821?

CVE-2026-14821 is an arbitrary template deletion vulnerability in the Quiz and Survey Master WordPress plugin.

5

Can contributor-level users exploit CVE-2026-14821?

Yes, contributor-level users can exploit CVE-2026-14821 to delete arbitrary output templates due to the lack of capability checks.

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