Strong Testimonials Plugin up to 3.2.18 on WordPress Rating Meta Update edit_rating authorization

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A vulnerability was found in Strong Testimonials Plugin up to 3.2.18 on WordPress. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts the function edit_rating of the component Rating Meta Update Handler. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-14426. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in Strong Testimonials Plugin up to 3.2.18 on WordPress. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function edit_rating of the component Rating Meta Update Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-14426. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/30/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-205774). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Type

• WordPress Plugin

Name

• Strong Testimonials Plugin

Version

• 3.2.0
• 3.2.1
• 3.2.2
• 3.2.3
• 3.2.4
• 3.2.5
• 3.2.6
• 3.2.7
• 3.2.8
• 3.2.9
• 3.2.10
• 3.2.11
• 3.2.12
• 3.2.13
• 3.2.14
• 3.2.15
• 3.2.16
• 3.2.17
• 3.2.18

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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