Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2022-38974

WPML <= 4.5.10 - Missing Authorization to Translation Job Status Change

The WPML plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization in versions up to, and including, 4.5.10. This is due to improper access controls on authentication for user controls. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to perform status changes of translation jobs.

Quick Answer

CVE-2022-38974 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.

Published
Nov 09, 2022
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
sitepress-multilingual-cms
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.5.11, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2022-38974 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.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
4.5.11
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 4.5.10
Tracking ID
CVE-2022-38974
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
sitepress-multilingual-cms View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2022-38974
Patched Versions
4.5.11
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.5.10
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