CVE-2024-4858: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in uapp Testimonial Carousel For Elementor
The Testimonial Carousel For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'save_testimonials_option_callback' function in versions up to, and including, 10.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the OpenAI API key, disabling the feature.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Testimonial Carousel For Elementor plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the 'save_testimonials_option_callback' function, classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to update the OpenAI API key used by the plugin, effectively disabling the associated feature. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 10.2.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify the OpenAI API key configuration, disabling the plugin's feature that relies on this key. This results in a denial of service for that feature but does not expose sensitive data or allow code execution. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's administrative functions and consider disabling the affected feature if possible to prevent unauthorized modifications.
CVE-2024-4858: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in uapp Testimonial Carousel For Elementor
Description
The Testimonial Carousel For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'save_testimonials_option_callback' function in versions up to, and including, 10.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the OpenAI API key, disabling the feature.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Testimonial Carousel For Elementor plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the 'save_testimonials_option_callback' function, classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to update the OpenAI API key used by the plugin, effectively disabling the associated feature. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 10.2.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify the OpenAI API key configuration, disabling the plugin's feature that relies on this key. This results in a denial of service for that feature but does not expose sensitive data or allow code execution. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's administrative functions and consider disabling the affected feature if possible to prevent unauthorized modifications.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-14T01:00:28.491Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b96b7ef31ef0b556f4f
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:26 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:08:29 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:12:03 AM
Views: 9
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