What the vulnerability does
01Description
A vulnerability was found in Qtranslate Slug Plugin up to 1.1.16 on WordPress. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function add_slug_meta_box of the file includes/class-qtranslate-slug.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.1.17 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 74b3932696f9868e14563e51b7d0bb68c53bf5e4. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222324.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Qtranslate Slug plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker with low-level access can craft input that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated attackers can compromise other users' sessions or steal their data through malicious scripts embedded in site content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must view a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 6, 2023
CVE published
August 6, 2024
Record updated
