CVE-2022-38461: WordPress WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin <= 4.5.10 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Nov 17, 2022
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Updated

Broken Access Control vulnerability in WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin <= 4.5.10 on WordPress allows users with a subscriber or higher user role to change plugin settings (selected language for legacy widgets, the default behavior for media content).

Affected Software

1 affected component
WPML Wpml Wordpress<=4.5.10

Remediation

Information

Update to 4.5.11 or higher version.

Event History

Nov 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-38461.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'Broken Access Control vulnerability in WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin <= 4.5.10 on WordPress'.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38461?

The severity of CVE-2022-38461 is medium with a severity score of 4.3.

4

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-38461?

The affected software for CVE-2022-38461 is WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin version <= 4.5.10 on WordPress.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-38461?

To fix CVE-2022-38461, you should update the WPML Multilingual CMS premium plugin to a version higher than 4.5.10.

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