CVE-2022-38974 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-38974: WordPress WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin <= 4.5.10 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Onthegosystems Ltd.
Product WPML Multilingual CMS (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-264
Published November 18, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Broken Access Control vulnerability in WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin <= 4.5.10 on WordPress allows users with subscriber or higher user roles to change the status of the translation jobs.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WPML Multilingual CMS versions up to 4.5.10 contain an integrity vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify data on the site. The vulnerability requires network access and valid login credentials but no user interaction beyond normal plugin operation. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 4.5.10 to remediate the issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data or settings without proper authorization checks.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users may alter site content, settings, or configuration beyond their intended permissions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges (e.g., Contributor or Author role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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