CVE-2026-3239: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpchill Strong Testimonials
The Strong Testimonials WordPress plugin up to version 3. 2. 21 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its testimonial_view shortcode. This flaw arises from insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied attributes, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute whenever any user views the affected page. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6. 4. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-3239 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Strong Testimonials plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 3.2.21. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes in the testimonial_view shortcode. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher can inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impact on confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No official patch or vendor advisory is available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject malicious scripts into pages rendered by the testimonial_view shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data disclosure within the context of the affected site. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Strong Testimonials plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-3239: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpchill Strong Testimonials
Description
The Strong Testimonials WordPress plugin up to version 3. 2. 21 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its testimonial_view shortcode. This flaw arises from insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied attributes, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute whenever any user views the affected page. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6. 4. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3239 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Strong Testimonials plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 3.2.21. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes in the testimonial_view shortcode. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher can inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impact on confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No official patch or vendor advisory is available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject malicious scripts into pages rendered by the testimonial_view shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data disclosure within the context of the affected site. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Strong Testimonials plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-26T00:53:07.701Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d5da2a43e2781badfbe5e7
Added to database: 4/8/2026, 4:31:38 AM
Last enriched: 4/15/2026, 3:11:16 PM
Last updated: 5/23/2026, 5:53:40 PM
Views: 42
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