CVE-2025-68000
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Missing Authorization in Testimonial Slider Plugin Allows Unauthorized Access

Publication date: 2026-02-20

Last updated on: 2026-04-27

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in PickPlugins Testimonial Slider testimonial allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Testimonial Slider: from n/a through <= 2.0.15.
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Published
2026-02-20
Last Modified
2026-04-27
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-68000
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Vendor Product Version / Range
pickplugins testimonial_slider to 2.0.15 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2025-68000 is a medium priority Broken Access Control vulnerability affecting the WordPress Testimonial Slider Plugin versions up to and including 2.0.15.

This vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain plugin functions, allowing unprivileged users (such as subscribers) to perform actions reserved for higher privileged roles.

It is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access or modifications by unprivileged users, potentially compromising the integrity and security of your website.

Because unprivileged users can perform actions reserved for higher privileged roles, this could result in unauthorized changes to testimonial content or other sensitive plugin functions.

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates a moderate severity and a likelihood of exploitation.

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Detection Guidance

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability involves missing authorization checks in the WordPress Testimonial Slider Plugin up to version 2.0.15, allowing unprivileged users to perform restricted actions.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Detection typically involves monitoring for unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity related to the plugin's functions."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since no official patch or specific detection commands are provided, it is recommended to review web server logs for suspicious requests targeting the Testimonial Slider plugin endpoints and to check user role activities for unauthorized changes.'}] [1]

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.

Users should promptly implement this mitigation to secure their websites.

Additionally, restricting user roles and permissions to minimize exposure and monitoring for suspicious activity related to the Testimonial Slider plugin is advised.

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