CVE-2024-35663 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-35663: WordPress WP Translate plugin <= 5.3.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Hahncreativegroup
Product WP Translate
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 11, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.4/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in HahnCreativeGroup WP Translate.This issue affects WP Translate: from n/a through 5.3.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Translate versions up to 5.3.0 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify site content and availability without appropriate permissions. An attacker with low-level access can alter translations and disable features. Update to a version newer than 5.3.0 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify translations and disable site features without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter translated content and disrupt site functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-level user account on the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 11, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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