How severe is CVE-2023-6491?

CVE-2023-6491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6491?

CVE-2023-6491 affects Wpchill Strong Testimonials. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6491?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-6491 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6491 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58722.

When was CVE-2023-6491 published?

CVE-2023-6491 was published on 2024-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6491

CVE-2023-6491 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpchill Strong Testimonials with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58722
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Wpchill Strong Testimonials
Published: 2024-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6491?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-6491?: CVE-2023-6491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6491?: CVE-2023-6491 affects Wpchill Strong Testimonials. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6491 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6491 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58722.
When was CVE-2023-6491 published?: CVE-2023-6491 was published on 2024-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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