CVE-2022-0765

Public Exploit
Loco Translate < 2.6.1 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.6.1 does not properly remove inline events from elements in the source translation strings before outputting them in the editor in the plugin admin panel, allowing any user with access to the plugin (Translator and Administrator by default) to add arbitrary javascript payloads to the source strings leading to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Loco Translate
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/58838f51-323d-41e0-8c85-8e113dc2c587 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0765?
CVE-2022-0765 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0765?
To fix CVE-2022-0765, 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-2022-0765 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0765 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2022-0765?
CVE-2022-0765 affects Unknown Loco Translate.
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