Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/translate-this-google-translate-web-element-sh
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/translate-this-google-translate-web-element-shortc
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a7f1a21c-2de0-4f41-b61
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8719?
CVE-2025-8719 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). 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 in...
How severe is CVE-2025-8719?
CVE-2025-8719 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-8719?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.