CVE-2022-0770: Translate WordPress with GTranslate < 2.9.9 - CSRF to Account Takeover

Published Mar 28, 2022
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Updated

The Translate WordPress with GTranslate WordPress plugin before 2.9.9 does not have CSRF check in some files, and write debug data such as user's cookies in a publicly accessible file if a specific parameter is used when requesting them. Combining those two issues, an attacker could gain access to a logged in admin cookies by making them open a malicious link or page

Affected Software

1 affected component
GTranslate Translate WordPress with GTranslate WordPress<2.9.9

Event History

Mar 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:23 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for Translate WordPress with GTranslate WordPress plugin?

The vulnerability ID for Translate WordPress with GTranslate WordPress plugin is CVE-2022-0770.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0770?

The severity of CVE-2022-0770 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-0770?

The affected software for CVE-2022-0770 is the Translate WordPress with GTranslate WordPress plugin version up to 2.9.9.

4

What are the details of CVE-2022-0770?

CVE-2022-0770 allows attackers to gain access to user's cookies and write debug data in a publicly accessible file due to missing CSRF checks in certain files.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-0770?

Yes, updating to version 2.9.9 of the Translate WordPress with GTranslate plugin solves the vulnerability.

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