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Google Language Translator <= 4.0.9 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

The Google Language Translator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.0.9 via 'the googlelanguagetranslator_flags_order' parameter due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a medium severity with CVSS 6.4 Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator. It affects Versions before 5.0.0 and is fixed in 5.0.0.

Published
Aug 13, 2015
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
google-language-translator
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 5.0.0, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator as medium severity with CVSS 6.4. The affected range is Versions before 5.0.0. Update Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator to 5.0.0 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Primary Fixed Version
5.0.0
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 5.0.0
Tracking ID
ea3afa3c-9a88-4f91-a74a-04306639feb5
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Identifier strength
ea3afa3c-9a88-4f91-a74a-04306639feb5

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Version evidence
Versions before 5.0.0

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Patch evidence
5.0.0

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions before 5.0.0.

Step 2

Confirm Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator is updated to 5.0.0 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
google-language-translator View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
5.0.0
Affected Versions
Versions before 5.0.0
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