How severe is CVE-2021-24912?

CVE-2021-24912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24912?

CVE-2021-24912 affects Transposh Transposh Wordpress Translation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24912?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-24912 published?

CVE-2021-24912 was published on 2022-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24912

CVE-2021-24912 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Transposh Transposh Wordpress Translation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Transposh Transposh Wordpress Translation
Published: 2022-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Transposh WordPress Translation WordPress plugin before 1.0.8 does not have CSRF check in its tp_translation AJAX action, which could allow attackers to make authorised users add a translation. Given the lack of sanitisation in the tk0 parameter, this could lead to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue which will be executed in the context of a logged in admin

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24912?: The Transposh WordPress Translation WordPress plugin before 1.0.8 does not have CSRF check in its tp_translation AJAX action, which could allow attackers to make authorised users add a translation. Given the lack of sanitisation in the tk0 parameter, this could lead to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue which will be executed in the context of a logged in admin
How severe is CVE-2021-24912?: CVE-2021-24912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24912?: CVE-2021-24912 affects Transposh Transposh Wordpress Translation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24912?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24912 published?: CVE-2021-24912 was published on 2022-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/349483e2-3ab5-4573-bc03-b1ebab40584d

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:transposh:transposh_wordpress_translation:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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