CVE-2023-6491 (GCVE-0-2023-6491)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2024-06-07 05:33
Modified
2026-04-08 17:20
CWE
  • CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
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.
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
wpchill Strong Testimonials Version: 0    3.1.12
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