CVE-2025-14426
Strong Testimonials <= 3.2.18 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Rating Meta Update
Description
The Strong Testimonials plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check in the 'edit_rating' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access and above to modify or delete the rating meta on any testimonial post, including those created by other users, by reusing a valid nonce obtained from their own testimonial edit screen.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 30, 2025, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 30, 2025, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-14426
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Strong Testimonials plugin to the latest version.
- Verify plugin settings for proper authorization.
- Review audit logs for unauthorized data changes.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Strong Testimonials plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check in the 'edit_rating' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access and above to modify or delete the rating meta on any testimonial post, including those created by other users, by reusing a valid nonce obtained from their own testimonial edit screen. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/strong-testimonials/tags/3.2.18/admin/class-strong-testimonials-post-editor.php#L29 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/strong-testimonials/tags/3.2.18/admin/class-strong-testimonials-post-editor.php#L379 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3416480/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c83f48dd-9070-412d-b911-98581a81e29a?source=cve