The WPML plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization checks in versions up to, and including, 4.5.10. This is due to improper access controls on authorization for user controls. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to perform plugin settings changes. This means allows the change of the language for legacy widgets, and the default behaviors for media content.
CVE-2022-38461 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin WPML. It affects Versions up to 4.5.10 and is fixed in 4.5.11.
CVE-2022-38461 is tracked for the Plugin WPML as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 4.5.10. Update WPML to 4.5.11 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
sitepress-multilingual-cms
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2022-38461 |
| Patched Versions |
4.5.11
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 4.5.10
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These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.
WPML Multilingual CMS <= 4.6.12 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution via Twig Server-Side Template Injection
WPML <= 3.1.9 - SQL Injection via lang Parameter
WPML < 4.3.7 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
WPML <= 3.1.9 - Arbitrary Deletion of Content
WPML <= 3.6.3 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
WPML Multilingual CMS 3.6.0 - 4.7.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via wpml_language_switcher Shortcode
WPML 2.9.3-3.2.6 - Cross-Site Scripting in Accept-Language Header
WPML < 3.1.8 - Authorization Bypass
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