CVE-2022-2462
MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS 3.1
Description
The Transposh WordPress Translation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure to unauthenticated users in versions up to, and including, 1.0.9.6. This is due to insufficient permissions checking on the 'tp_history' AJAX action and insufficient restriction on the data returned in the response. This makes it possible for unauthenticated users to exfiltrate usernames of individuals who have translated text.
Affected WordPress components
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transposh-translation-filter-for-wordpress Plugin · transposh-translation-filter-for-wordpressUp to and including 1.0.9.6View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- oferwald Transposh WordPress Translation — Up to and including 1.0.9.6
- transposh transposh_wordpress_translation — Up to and including 1.0.8.1
References
- github.com https://github.com/oferwald/transposh/blob/master/transposh.php#L1550
- packetstormsecurity.com https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167878/wptransposh1081-disclose.txt Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/transposh-translation-filter-for-wordpress/trunk/transposh.php?rev=2682425#L1948 Patch, Third Party Advisory
- www.rcesecurity.com https://www.rcesecurity.com/2022/07/WordPress-Transposh-Exploiting-a-Blind-SQL-Injection-via-XSS/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bd1f12ac-86ac-4be9-9575-98381c3b4291?source=cve
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2462 Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record