CVE-2019-25297 (GCVE-0-2019-25297)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-16 20:14 – Updated: 2026-01-16 21:08 X_Known Exploited Vulnerability
VLAI?
Title
Poll, Survey & Quiz Maker Plugin by Opinion Stage < 19.6.25 Stored XSS
Summary
Poll, Survey & Quiz Maker Plugin by Opinion Stage Wordpress plugin versions prior to 19.6.25 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via multiple parameters due to insufficient input validation and output escaping. An unauthenticated attacker can inject arbitrary script into content that executes when a victim views an affected page.
Severity ?
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
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Impacted products
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| Assaf Parag | Poll, Survey & Quiz Maker Plugin by Opinion Stage |
Affected:
0 , < 19.6.25
(semver)
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Nomenclature
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