CVE-2026-24957
Missing Authorization in WP Chill Strong Testimonials Plugin
Publication date: 2026-02-03
Last updated on: 2026-02-03
Assigner: Patchstack
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wp_chill | strong_testimonials | to 3.2.20 (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-2026-24957 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress Strong Testimonials plugin versions up to and including 3.2.20.
This issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain functions, allowing unprivileged users (such as contributors or developers) to perform actions that require higher privileges.
It is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows unprivileged users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the Strong Testimonials plugin.
However, the impact is considered low priority and is unlikely to be exploited in a significant manner.
Users are advised to update to version 3.2.21 or later to mitigate the risk.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability is a broken access control issue in the WordPress Strong Testimonials plugin up to version 3.2.20, caused by missing authorization checks. Detection typically involves verifying the plugin version and checking for unauthorized access attempts to privileged functions.
To detect if your system is vulnerable, first identify if the Strong Testimonials plugin is installed and its version is less than or equal to 3.2.20.
- Use WP-CLI to check the plugin version: wp plugin list --status=active
- Look for unauthorized access or privilege escalation attempts in your web server logs by searching for unusual requests to Strong Testimonials plugin endpoints.
- Monitor user roles and permissions in WordPress to detect if lower-privileged users (e.g., contributors or developers) are performing actions reserved for higher privileges.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the missing authorization vulnerability in the Strong Testimonials plugin directly affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.