CVE-2025-11268
CVE-2025-11268 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-37981
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Strong Testimonials plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.16. This is due to the software allowing users to submit a testimonial in which a value is not properly validated or sanitized prior to being passed to a do_shortcode call. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes if an administrator previews or publishes a crafted testimonial.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-11268?
- The Strong Testimonials plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.16. This is due to the software allowing users to submit a testimonial in which a value is not properly validated or sanitized prior to being passed to a do_shortcode call. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes if an administrator previews or publishes a crafted testimonial.
- How severe is CVE-2025-11268?
- CVE-2025-11268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-11268 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-11268?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-11268 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-11268 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37981.
- When was CVE-2025-11268 published?
- CVE-2025-11268 was published on 2025-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3381902/strong-testimonials
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cbdfe58e-1e09-41b6-8ac9-6976c27aa58d?source=cve
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