WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2023-26515 Modified

Simple Slug Translate: Cross-site scripting

Simple Slug Translate is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score 5.9 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 4.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Simple Slug Translate
Plugin slug
simple-slug-translate
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jun 16, 2023
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Jun 16, 2023 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Simple Slug Translate to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ko Takagi Simple Slug Translate plugin <= 2.7.2 versions.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary and upstream sources