CVE-2026-5797 — Code Execution
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CVE-2026-5797 — The Quiz And Survey Master plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in versions up to and including 11.1.0. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and the execution of do_shortcode() on user-submitted quiz answer text. User-submitted answers pass th
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-74, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-5797 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
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CVE-2026-5797 - WordPress Quiz And Survey Master Arbitrary Shortcode Execution
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-5797 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-5797 |
| CWE-74 | weakness | CWE-74 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 17, 2026 at 09:16 UTC |
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