CVE-2026-96532: Testimonials Widget (WordPress plugin) · Missing Authorization
Affects Testimonials Widget (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 11% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 10 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Testimonials Widget | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict access to the testimonial submission form or disable the plugin if possible to prevent unauthorized modifications.
Description
The Testimonials Widget WordPress plugin up to version 4.0.4 has a missing authorization vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated users to submit or modify testimonials via the front-end form without proper capability or ownership checks. Attackers can create or overwrite posts, including changing titles, content, and authorship.