Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP Chill Strong Testimonials strong-testimonials allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Strong Testimonials: from n/a through 3.3.12.
Published: 2026-10-15
Score: 5.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Access
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a missing authorization flaw that allows an attacker to exploit incorrectly configured access controls within the WordPress Strong Testimonials plugin. The flaw enables users who should not have privileged access to perform actions intended only for authorized administrators, such as modifying testimonial content or settings.

Affected Systems

The affected vendor is WP Chill, with the Strong Testimonials plugin version 3.3.12 and earlier. All releases up to and including 3.3.12 are impacted. No specific server or operating‑system information is attached to the advisory.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.4 indicates a moderate severity. The EPSS score is not available, so the current exploitation probability cannot be quantified. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that the attack likely requires access to the WordPress administration interface and may be possible for users who are authenticated with insufficient privileges, or potentially via anonymous access if the plugin’s endpoints are broadly exposed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 17:47 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Strong Testimonials plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.3.13).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Strong Testimonials plugin to version 3.3.13 or later.
  • Review WordPress user roles to ensure only administrators have the capability to manage testimonials; remove or downgrade roles that should not have that privilege.
  • Run a security scan or manual test of plugin URLs to confirm that access control prevents unauthorized actions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 17:47 UTC.

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History

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP Chill Strong Testimonials strong-testimonials allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Strong Testimonials: from n/a through 3.3.12.
Title WordPress Strong Testimonials plugin <= 3.3.12 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}


Subscriptions

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-15T19:59:26.898Z

Reserved: 2026-10-13T09:24:58.244Z

Link: CVE-2026-109897

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-15T19:59:24.531Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-15T19:17:22.050

Modified: 2026-10-15T20:17:08.540

Link: CVE-2026-109897

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-16T18:00:16Z

Weaknesses