CVE-2024-7390: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in starkinfo WP Testimonial Widget
The WP Testimonial Widget plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the fnSaveTestimonailOrder function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the order of testimonials.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-7390 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WP Testimonial Widget plugin for WordPress. Specifically, the fnSaveTestimonailOrder function does not perform capability checks, enabling unauthenticated users to reorder testimonials arbitrarily. This affects all plugin versions up to 3.1. The vulnerability is network exploitable without privileges or user interaction, impacting data integrity but not confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can change the order of testimonials displayed by the plugin without authentication. This impacts the integrity of testimonial data presentation but does not affect confidentiality or availability. 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 a fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected functionality or disabling the plugin if the testimonial order modification is not critical. Monitor vendor channels for updates or official patches.
CVE-2024-7390: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in starkinfo WP Testimonial Widget
Description
The WP Testimonial Widget plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the fnSaveTestimonailOrder function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the order of testimonials.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-7390 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WP Testimonial Widget plugin for WordPress. Specifically, the fnSaveTestimonailOrder function does not perform capability checks, enabling unauthenticated users to reorder testimonials arbitrarily. This affects all plugin versions up to 3.1. The vulnerability is network exploitable without privileges or user interaction, impacting data integrity but not confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can change the order of testimonials displayed by the plugin without authentication. This impacts the integrity of testimonial data presentation but does not affect confidentiality or availability. 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 a fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected functionality or disabling the plugin if the testimonial order modification is not critical. Monitor vendor channels for updates or official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-01T19:10:32.040Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c16b7ef31ef0b55fc49
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:03:57 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 6:46:15 PM
Views: 8
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