CVE-2026-6817: Quiz Maker by AYS <= 6.7.1.29 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'rate_reason'

Published May 2, 2026
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Updated

The Quiz Maker by AYS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'ratereason' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 6.7.1.29 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ays Quiz Maker<=6.7.1.29

Event History

May 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 16, 58320
Event
via FIRST·07:53 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-6817?

The severity of CVE-2026-6817 is high due to its potential for allowing malicious actors to execute scripts in the context of the user's session.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-6817?

To fix CVE-2026-6817, update the Quiz Maker by AYS plugin to version 6.7.1.30 or later to ensure proper input sanitization.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2026-6817 lead to?

CVE-2026-6817 can lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, which can compromise user data and session integrity.

4

Which versions of the Quiz Maker by AYS are affected by CVE-2026-6817?

All versions of Quiz Maker by AYS up to and including 6.7.1.29 are affected by CVE-2026-6817.

5

Is user authentication required to exploit CVE-2026-6817?

No, CVE-2026-6817 can be exploited without user authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

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