CVE-2022-2461 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-2461: Transposh WordPress Translation <= 1.0.9.6 - Unauthorized Settings Change

Vendor Oferwald
Product Transposh WordPress Translation
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published September 6, 2022
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Transposh WordPress Translation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized setting changes by unauthenticated users in versions up to, and including, 1.0.9.6. This is due to insufficient permissions checking on the 'tp_translation' AJAX action and default settings which makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to influence the data shown on the site.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Transposh WordPress Translation plugin through version 1.0.9.6 lacks proper authorization checks on certain functions. An unauthenticated attacker can modify site content or settings without permission. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. Site administrators should update the plugin immediately to prevent unauthorized changes.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site content or settings without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Your site's content or configuration could be altered by anyone on the internet without your knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

None. The attacker needs only network access to the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 6, 2022 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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