Google Language Translator <= 5.0.05 - Cross-Site Scripting
The google-language-translator plugin before 5.0.06 for WordPress has XSS.
CVE-2016-10870 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.1 Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator. It affects Versions before 5.0.06 and is fixed in 5.0.06.
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CVE-2016-10870 is tracked for the Plugin Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator as medium severity with CVSS 6.1. The affected range is Versions before 5.0.06. Update Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator to 5.0.06 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
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| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
google-language-translator
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2016-10870 |
| Patched Versions |
5.0.06
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| Affected Versions |
Versions before 5.0.06
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