CVE-2023-29431 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-29431: WordPress qTranslate X Cleanup and WPML Import plugin <= 3.0.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Onthegosystems
Product qTranslate X Cleanup and WPML Import
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 9, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in OntheGoSystems qTranslate X Cleanup and WPML Import allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects qTranslate X Cleanup and WPML Import: from n/a through 3.0.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The qTranslate X Cleanup and WPML Import plugin for WordPress does not properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects versions up to 3.0.1. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.0.1.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A low-privilege logged-in user can modify site data without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site content or settings, potentially corrupting translations or import data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 9, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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