CVE-2022-0765
CVE-2022-0765 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Loco Translate Project Loco Translate 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)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Loco Translate Project Loco Translate
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.6.1 does not properly remove inline events from elements in the source translation strings before outputting them in the editor in the plugin admin panel, allowing any user with access to the plugin (Translator and Administrator by default) to add arbitrary javascript payloads to the source strings leading to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0765?
- The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.6.1 does not properly remove inline events from elements in the source translation strings before outputting them in the editor in the plugin admin panel, allowing any user with access to the plugin (Translator and Administrator by default) to add arbitrary javascript payloads to the source strings leading to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2022-0765?
- CVE-2022-0765 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-2022-0765 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-0765?
- CVE-2022-0765 affects Loco Translate Project Loco Translate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-0765?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-0765 published?
- CVE-2022-0765 was published on 2022-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:loco_translate_project:loco_translate:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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