What the vulnerability does
01Description
The TranslatePress – Translate Multilingual sites with AI Translation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Comment Content (URL-encoded gettext markers) in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Comment moderation may delay exploitation for first-time commenters, but does not prevent it, as the payload uses only WordPress-permitted tags and attributes with percent-encoded characters that pass wp_kses URL validation unmodified.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
TranslatePress versions up to 3.2.6 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. The vulnerability affects multiple users and can compromise site integrity. No user interaction is required for exploitation. Update to a version newer than 3.2.6 to remediate.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in visitors' browsers and affects other users on the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors and other users may have malicious scripts run in their browsers, risking credential theft or malware infection.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 6, 2026
CVE published
August 6, 2026
Record updated
