Stored XSS Vulnerability in Poll, Survey & Quiz Maker by Opinion Stage
CVE-2019-25297

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Poll, Survey & Quiz Maker Plugin By Opinion Stage
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25297?

The Poll, Survey & Quiz Maker Plugin developed by Opinion Stage contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw arises from inadequate input validation and output escaping processes in multiple parameters. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject arbitrary scripts into the content, which would then execute when an affected user views the compromised page, potentially leading to significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Poll, Survey & Quiz Maker Plugin by Opinion Stage 0 < 19.6.25

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-25297 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2019-25297 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4ed1edd6-3813-44a3-bee7-...
third-party-advisorypatch
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wo...
exploitpatch
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-pl...
product

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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