CVE-2024-3261: The Strong Testimonials WordPress plugin before 3.1.12 does not validate and escape some of its Testimonial fi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-3261?

strong testimonials: upgrade to 3.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-3261 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3261 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-3261 affect?

CVE-2024-3261 affects strong testimonials. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Strong Testimonials WordPress plugin before 3.1.12 does not validate and escape some of its Testimonial fields before outputting them back in a page/post, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cro

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-3261?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-3261 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting strong testimonials. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Strong Testimonials WordPress plugin before 3.1.12 does not validate and escape some of its Testimonial fields before outputting them back in a page/post, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. The attack requires a specific view to be performed

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wpchill

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-24 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpchill strong testimonials UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.12

Fixed in: 3.1.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy strong-testimonials || rpm -q strong-testimonials || strong-testimonials --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade strong-testimonials

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade strong-testimonials

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-3261?

strong testimonials: upgrade to 3.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3261 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3261 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-3261 affect?

CVE-2024-3261 affects strong testimonials. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Strong Testimonials WordPress plugin before 3.1.12 does not validate and escape some of its Testimonial fields before outputting them back in a page/post, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cro

How urgent is CVE-2024-3261?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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