CVE-2023-6491 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-6491: Strong Testimonials <= 3.1.12 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Improper Authorization to Views Modification

Vendor Wpchill
Product Strong Testimonials
Weakness CWE-284
Published June 7, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Strong Testimonials plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an improper capability check on the wpmtst_save_view_sticky function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to modify favorite views.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Strong Testimonials through version 3.1.12 contains an access control flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify data they should not have permission to change. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.1.12 to prevent unauthorized data modification by low-privilege users.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify testimonials or plugin data without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Low-privilege users can alter testimonials or settings they shouldn't access, compromising data integrity.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 7, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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