CVE-2023-6491

4.3 MEDIUM 0.3% exploit odds No fix listed Auth & access Web app

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

2024-06-07 06:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 06:50 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published: 2024-06-07 06:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 06:50 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-284 · Improper access control
Record status: Modified

Affected

Wpchill Strong Testimonials < 3.1.13

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.3

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: Low
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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References

NVD record · CVE.org record