PT-2024-14969 · WordPress · Strong Testimonials

Rafshanzani Suhada · Published 2024-06-06 · Updated 2024-10-29 · CVE-2023-6491

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.3

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Strong Testimonials plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 3.1.12

Description The issue arises from an improper capability check on the wpmtst save view sticky function, allowing authenticated attackers with contributor access and above to modify favorite views. This enables unauthorized modification of data.

Recommendations For versions up to, and including, 3.1.12, update to a version higher than 3.1.12 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the wpmtst save view sticky function to prevent unauthorized data modification.

Fix

Improper Access Control

Missing Authorization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

CWE-862

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-6491

Affected Products

Strong Testimonials

References · 7

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-6491 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6491 · Security Note
• https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3097409/strong-testimonials/tags/3.1.13/admin/views.php · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/82244 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/99914 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1798953138604646515 · Twitter Post
• https://wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c3277d93-4f47-445b-a193-ff990b55d054?source=cve · Note