Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A flaw reported in TranslatePress versions 3.3.2 and earlier may let an unauthenticated internet attacker gain elevated privileges on a WordPress site. Successful abuse could expose or alter sensitive content and disrupt the site. The supplied sources rate it critical, but do not identify a confirmed fixed version or describe observed exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize immediate identification of affected internet-facing sites and same-day risk reduction. The potential impact is full compromise without authentication, but active exploitation is not established. Require owners to confirm versions, consult authoritative guidance, and disable the plugin where a verified safe release cannot be confirmed.
Technical view
CVE-2026-78267 is classified as CWE-266 privilege escalation with CVSS 3.1 score 9.8. Its vector indicates remote, low-complexity exploitation requiring neither privileges nor user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The bundle describes TranslatePress through 3.3.2 as vulnerable, although its structured affected record inconsistently lists versions as unavailable and defaults to unaffected.
Likely exposure
Potential exposure is limited to WordPress installations using the TranslatePress Multilingual plugin, reportedly version 3.3.2 or earlier. Internet-facing sites are the primary concern because the CVSS vector is network-accessible. The supplied evidence does not establish whether particular configurations, editions, or plugin features are required.
Exploitation context
The supplied record is not in CISA KEV and contains no cited evidence of active exploitation. It nevertheless describes an unauthenticated, low-complexity path to privilege escalation, making exposed vulnerable installations attractive targets. Treat exploit availability and real-world attack volume as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
The evidence bundle has a material inconsistency: its title and description identify versions through 3.3.2, while the structured affected entry says versions are unavailable and defaults to unaffected. No vulnerable code path, prerequisites, fixed version, patch, or exploitation evidence is supplied. Validate those details with current vendor and Patchstack information.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites and record every installed TranslatePress version, including inactive copies.
- Check current Cozmoslabs and Patchstack guidance for a confirmed fixed release or approved mitigation.
- If no fixed release is confirmed, consider disabling or removing the plugin until authoritative guidance is available.
- Restrict WordPress administrative access and preserve tested backups before making production changes.
- Monitor privileged accounts and unexpected site changes for signs of possible compromise.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed plugin version directly on every WordPress instance.
- Verify any replacement version against current vendor or Patchstack guidance before declaring remediation complete.
- Review administrator accounts, role changes, and recent privileged activity for unexplained entries.
- Check site files, configuration, and content for unauthorized modifications.
- Re-scan affected assets after remediation and document evidence for each installation.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/translatepress-multilingual/vulnerability/wordpress-translatepress-plugin-3-3-2-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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Incorrect Privilege Assignment
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