What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in reubenthiessen Translate This gTranslate Shortcode translate-this-google-translate-web-element-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Translate This gTranslate Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Translate This gTranslate Shortcode plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across the application.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors' sessions and data can be compromised if a low-privilege user injects malicious content via the plugin.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 5, 2025
CVE published
May 13, 2026
Record updated