CVE-2026-79615
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CVE-2026-79615 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) WordPress plugin before 11.2.4 does not check authorisation when returning question bank entries through one of its REST API routes, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to read the questions, hints and correct answer keys of quizzes belonging to other users.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) WordPress plugin before 11.2.4 does not check authorisation when returning question bank entries through one of its REST API routes, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to read the questions, hints and correct answer keys of quizzes belonging to other users.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) | < 11.2.4 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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