CVE-2021-4452

Google Language Translator <= 6.0.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Google Language Translator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via multiple parameters in versions up to, and including, 6.0.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. Specifically affects users with older browsers that lack proper URL encoding support.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: edo888 Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/aa2bd74a-563a-4a2d-b1d7-b3678db82b00?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2567706 patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2567703 patch
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1bd8bc19-5a6f-410b-897e-4887c05378ea third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4452?
CVE-2021-4452 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4452?
To fix CVE-2021-4452, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-4452 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-4452 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-4452?
CVE-2021-4452 affects edo888 Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator.
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