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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Translate This gTranslate Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘base_lang’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Translate This gTranslate Shortcode plugin for WordPress 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, potentially affecting site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability has scope change, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers, stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors and admins may have their sessions hijacked or be redirected to malicious sites; site reputation and user data at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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