Strong Testimonials <= 3.2.18 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Rating Meta Update
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- M Indra Purnama
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c83f48dd-9070-412d-b911-98581a81e29a?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/strong-testimonials/tags/3.2.18/admin/class-strong-testimonials-post-editor.php#L379
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/strong-testimonials/tags/3.2.18/admin/class-strong-testimonials-post-editor.php#L29
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3416480/
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