What the vulnerability does
01Description
A vulnerability was found in Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin up to 1.6.1 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file backend_localization.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 2.0 is able to address this issue. The patch is named 43dc96defd7944da12ff116476a6890acd7dd24b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227231.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Backend Localization Plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions 1.6.0 and earlier. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site users. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.6.0.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can deface content or steal session tokens from other users viewing affected pages.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have low-level WordPress user account; victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 24, 2023
CVE published
August 6, 2024
Record updated
