Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable Transposh WordPress Translation plugin can store malicious script through a translation AJAX parameter. The script runs later in the plugin admin dashboard, creating risk to administrators who view affected content. Exposure depends on whether the site uses this plugin below version 1.0.8 and who is allowed to translate.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for WordPress sites where the plugin is installed and translation is open to many users. Treat it as a practical administrative compromise risk, not as confirmed mass exploitation based on the supplied evidence.
Technical view
CVE-2021-24911 is a stored XSS in Transposh WordPress Translation before 1.0.8. The plugin does not sanitize and escape the tk0 parameter in the tp_translation AJAX action. Execution occurs in the plugin admin dashboard. The required attacker role depends on the plugin's "Who can translate ?" setting.
Likely exposure
Likely limited to WordPress installations running Transposh WordPress Translation before 1.0.8. Sites with permissive translation settings may expose lower-privileged users to the vulnerable path. The provided sources do not confirm affected CPEs, CVSS, or broad deployment levels.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The issue is stored XSS, so successful abuse requires submitting affected translation data and an administrator later viewing the plugin dashboard.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow but consistent: unsanitized tk0 input in tp_translation causes stored XSS rendered in the plugin admin dashboard. Role requirement is configuration-dependent. No CVSS vector, exploit maturity data, or detailed patch notes were provided in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Transposh WordPress Translation to version 1.0.8 or newer.
- Review the plugin's "Who can translate ?" setting for least privilege.
- Restrict WordPress admin and translator access to trusted users.
- Check vendor or plugin repository guidance for any newer security updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for Transposh WordPress Translation installations.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are 1.0.8 or newer.
- Review plugin translation permissions on exposed sites.
- Inspect administrative dashboards for unexpected stored translation content.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bd88be21-0cfc-46bd-b78a-23efc4868a55CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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