Vulnerability Description
The Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator WordPress plugin before 6.0.12 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings before outputting it in various pages, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gtranslate | Google Language Translator | < 6.0.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2607480/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf7b0f07-8b9b-40a1-ba7b-e8d34f515a6bExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2607480/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf7b0f07-8b9b-40a1-ba7b-e8d34f515a6bExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24594?
CVE-2021-24594 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator WordPress plugin before 6.0.12 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings before outputting it in various pages, allowing high privilege use...
How severe is CVE-2021-24594?
CVE-2021-24594 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24594?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gtranslate Google Language Translator.