Description
The Testimonials by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin through 1.0.8 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL to the query.
Published: 2026-10-09
Score: 6.8 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized database access or modification
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The Vulnerability in the Testimonials by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject arbitrary SQL code through the unfiltered 'offset' parameter. An unauthenticated attacker can manipulate the SQL query, potentially retrieving sensitive data, modifying stored entries, or defacing the site. The exploit does not require elevated privileges, meaning any web user can trigger it, leading to data confidentiality, integrity, or availability compromise.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability exists in the Testimonials by BestWebSoft plugin versions 1.0.5 to 1.0.8 installed on WordPress sites. These plugin versions have not been updated to address the SQL injection flaw.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.8 indicates a moderate to high severity. Because the flaw is unauthenticated, an attacker can exploit it simply by accessing the plugin endpoint from the internet. EPSS is not available, and the issue is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog, but the lack of authentication combined with the potential for data exfiltration means the risk is non‑negligible.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 9, 2026 at 12:53 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Testimonials by BestWebSoft plugin to the latest patched version (>= 1.0.9).
  • If an immediate update is not possible, disable the vulnerable 'offset' parameter or block access to the plugin’s endpoint to prevent injection attempts.
  • Communicate the vulnerability to the plugin maintainer and monitor web logs for suspicious requests targeting the 'offset' parameter.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 9, 2026 at 12:53 UTC.

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History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-89

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Testimonials by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin through 1.0.8 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL to the query.
Title Testimonials by BestWebSoft 1.0.5 - 1.0.8 - Unauthenticated SQLi via 'offset' Parameter
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WPScan

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-09T15:00:19.402Z

Reserved: 2026-09-11T09:39:35.072Z

Link: CVE-2026-89235

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-09T14:50:33.315Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-09T12:17:12.983

Modified: 2026-10-09T15:17:19.660

Link: CVE-2026-89235

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-09T13:00:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-89

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')