CVE-2025-68000
Missing Authorization in Testimonial Slider Plugin Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| pickplugins | testimonial_slider | to 2.0.15 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.