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CVE-2026-97289 ExpressTech CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-97289 vulnerability is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Quiz And Survey Master plugin, affecting versions up to 11.2.6. This vulnerability allows for DOM-Based XSS attacks. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-30T12:28:20.861Z and was last modified on 2026-10-09T18:13:00.752Z. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updating to a secure version. The vulnerability requires attention from defenders responsible for WordPress installations with this plugin.

Vendor
ExpressTech
Product
Quiz And Survey Master
CVSS
HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-30
Original CVE updated
2026-10-09
Advisory published
2026-09-30
Advisory updated
2026-10-09

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Quiz And Survey Master plugin should assess exposure and prioritize updating to a secure version.

Why it matters

The CVE-2026-97289 vulnerability in the WordPress Quiz And Survey Master plugin requires attention from defenders responsible for WordPress installations with this plugin. The vulnerability allows for DOM-Based XSS attacks and affects versions up to 11.2.6. Defenders should verify the version in use, update to a secure version if necessary, and monitor for potential attacks.

  • Potential for DOM-Based XSS attacks
  • Need for version verification and potential updates
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-97289 vulnerability is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Quiz And Survey Master plugin, affecting versions up to 11.2.6. This vulnerability allows for DOM-Based XSS attacks. Defenders should verify the version of the Quiz And Survey Master plugin in use and update to a version beyond 11.2.6 if necessary. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating a high severity level.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the Quiz And Survey Master plugin in use and updating to a version beyond 11.2.6 if necessary.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of the Quiz And Survey Master plugin in use
  • Update to a version beyond 11.2.6 if necessary
  • Monitor for potential DOM-Based XSS attacks

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score of 7.1 and the affected versions of the plugin. The evidence is limited, and defenders should verify the version in use and update to a secure version if necessary. The CVE Program record and NVD detail page offer additional information on the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-97289 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-97289

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-97289 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-97289

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.