Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in PickPlugins Testimonial Slider testimonial allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Testimonial Slider: from n/a through <= 2.0.15.
Published: 2026-02-20
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized manipulation of testimonial content
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The CVE describes a missing authorization flaw in PickPlugins Testimonial Slider that allows an attacker to exploit improperly configured access control settings. This flaw enables unauthorized users to create, edit, or delete testimonial entries that are displayed on a website, potentially resulting in defacement, spam injection, or removal of legitimate content. The weakness is classified as improper authorization (CWE‑862).

Affected Systems

All installations of PickPlugins Testimonial Slider using version 2.0.15 or earlier are affected. Any WordPress site that has this plugin installed and its access controls not properly restricted is at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates moderate severity, while the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests a low probability of exploitation at present. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The attack likely involves sending requests to the plugin’s functionality through the WordPress admin area or any exposed endpoints that lack proper authorization checks; this inference is based on the description of a broken access control mechanism. No specific exploit code or privilege escalation path is disclosed in the CVE payload.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 28, 2026 at 09:37 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Testimonial Slider to a version newer than 2.0.15 (e.g., 2.016 or later) when a patch is released.
  • If an update is not immediately available, restrict testimonial management capabilities to administrators only by adjusting user role caps or using a role‑management plugin.
  • Disable the plugin on environments where testimonial content is unnecessary, or protect the WordPress admin area with IP whitelisting or two‑factor authentication.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 28, 2026 at 09:37 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Pickplugins
Pickplugins testimonial Slider
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Pickplugins
Pickplugins testimonial Slider
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in PickPlugins Testimonial Slider testimonial allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Testimonial Slider: from n/a through <= 2.0.15.
Title WordPress Testimonial Slider plugin <= 2.0.15 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References

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Pickplugins Testimonial Slider
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T16:14:25.337Z

Reserved: 2025-12-15T10:00:49.129Z

Link: CVE-2025-68000

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-02-24T21:51:24.823Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-02-20T16:22:06.363

Modified: 2026-04-27T19:16:21.007

Link: CVE-2025-68000

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-28T09:45:28Z

Weaknesses