CVE-2023-6491 (GCVE-0-2023-6491)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-06-07 05:33 – Updated: 2026-04-08 17:20
VLAI
Title
Strong Testimonials <= 3.1.12 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Improper Authorization to Views Modification
Summary
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.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-06-07 14:51 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
wpchill Strong Testimonials Affected: 0 , ≤ 3.1.12 (semver)
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Credits
Rafshanzani Suhada
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