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Plain-English summary
This is a WordPress plugin cross-site scripting issue. A logged-in user could manipulate slug metadata so script runs in a browser during plugin-related editing, potentially affecting content integrity or user actions. It affects Qtranslate Slug Plugin versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.16. The cited fix is version 1.1.17.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation during the next routine web security maintenance window, sooner for sites with many content contributors. The issue is medium severity, authenticated, and not reported as actively exploited in the provided sources, but exposed WordPress plugins are common operational risk.
Technical view
CVE-2015-10092 is CWE-79 XSS in add_slug_meta_box in includes/class-qtranslate-slug.php. CVSS v2 is 4.0 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N), indicating network reachability, low complexity, and authenticated access. Sources identify patch commit 74b3932696f9868e14563e51b7d0bb68c53bf5e4 and release 1.1.17.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Qtranslate Slug Plugin 1.1.0 through 1.1.16. Sites without this plugin, or already on 1.1.17, are not shown affected by the bundle. Because CVSS lists Au:S, an authenticated account appears required.
Exploitation context
The bundle says remote attack is possible, but CVSS marks authentication required. There is no KEV listing and no provided source states active exploitation. Treat this as a plugin content-management integrity risk rather than evidence of full site compromise by itself.
Researcher notes
The public bundle identifies the vulnerable function and file but does not include exploit details. Validation should focus on plugin presence, version, and patch state. Do not assume broader Qtranslate components are affected unless separately documented.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Qtranslate Slug Plugin to version 1.1.17 or later.
- Confirm the patched commit is present if using a mirrored plugin source.
- Review WordPress user roles for unnecessary posting or editing privileges.
- Check vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for any additional hardening steps.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for Qtranslate Slug Plugin installations.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are not 1.1.0 through 1.1.16.
- Verify includes/class-qtranslate-slug.php contains the 1.1.17 patch changes.
- Review logs or audit trails for suspicious slug or content edits.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N82.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
4MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.222324CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.222324CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/qtranslate-slug/commit/74b3932696f9868e14563e51b7d0bb68c53bf5e4CVE reference · patch
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/qtranslate-slug/releases/tag/1.1.17CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.