Insufficient Input Validation in Testimonials Widget Plugin Affects WordPress
CVE-2026-96532

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Testimonials Widget
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-96532?

The Testimonials Widget plugin for WordPress versions up to 4.0.4 is susceptible to an input validation vulnerability that permits unauthorized users to create and modify posts through the front-end testimonial submission form. This flaw arises from the absence of appropriate capability or ownership checks, enabling attackers to overwrite titles, content, and authors of existing posts without needing authentication.

Affected Version(s)

Testimonials Widget 0 <= 4.0.4

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-96532 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d1372d8a-6654-4da7-a07e-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Naiches
WPScan
.