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CVE-2026-112843 WP Chill CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-112843 vulnerability affects the WordPress Strong Testimonials plugin, versions up to and including 3.3.14. This issue is related to a Missing Authorization vulnerability, which could potentially allow attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the Strong Testimonials plugin should assess their exposure and verify the plugin version in use. Verification and updates are necessary to prevent potential unauthorized actions.

Vendor
WP Chill
Product
Strong Testimonials
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-22
Original CVE updated
2026-10-22
Advisory published
2026-10-22
Advisory updated
2026-10-22

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the Strong Testimonials plugin should assess their exposure and verify the plugin version in use.

Why it matters

Defenders should care about CVE-2026-112843 because it affects the WordPress Strong Testimonials plugin, potentially allowing unauthorized actions due to a Missing Authorization vulnerability. Verification and updates are necessary.

  • Verification of plugin version and access control configurations is necessary.
  • Potential exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels could lead to unauthorized actions.

Technical summary

The Strong Testimonials plugin for WordPress, versions up to and including 3.3.14, is vulnerable to a Missing Authorization issue. This could potentially allow attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 4.3 and is considered MEDIUM severity. Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the Strong Testimonials plugin in use and ensuring it is updated to a version beyond 3.3.14 if possible. Reviewing access control configurations for the plugin is also recommended.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the Strong Testimonials plugin in use and ensuring it is updated to a version beyond 3.3.14 if possible.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of the Strong Testimonials plugin in use
  • Update the plugin to a version beyond 3.3.14 if possible
  • Review access control configurations for the plugin

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score of 4.3 and MEDIUM severity. However, there is limited information on the actual impact, exploitation, or affected systems.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-112843 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-112843

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-112843 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-112843

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.