Vulnerability Description
The Falang multilanguage for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'falang_term[<taxonomy>][<locale>][<field>] (via order[] driving wp_update_term)' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The exploit is made reliable because the required 'falang' nonce is disclosed to any logged-in user through the equally unprotected wp_ajax_falang_menu_translation handler, requiring no elevated access to obtain.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/falang/tags/1.4.6/admin/class-falang-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/falang/tags/1.4.6/admin/class-falang-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/falang/tags/1.4.6/admin/class-falang-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/falang/tags/1.4.6/admin/class-falang-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/falang/tags/1.4.6/admin/views/edit_me
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/falang/tags/1.4.6/admin/views/falang_
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3788331%40falang&new=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2b995c66-f228-427e-b1b
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-118047?
CVE-2026-118047 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Falang multilanguage for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'falang_term[<taxonomy>][<locale>][<field>] (via order[] driving wp_update_term)' param...
How severe is CVE-2026-118047?
CVE-2026-118047 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-2026-118047?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.