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5.4

Google Language Translator plugin for WordPress allows attackers to inject malicious scripts

CVE-2021-4452 · published 2 years ago
Summary

A security issue affects the Google Language Translator plugin for WordPress. If exploited, it could allow attackers to trick users into executing malicious scripts. To stay protected, update the plugin to the latest version or consider replacing it with a different translation solution.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
gtranslate google_language_translator <= 6.0.9
cpe:2.3:a:gtranslate:google_language_translator:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Original advisory text
The Google Language Translator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via multiple parameters in versions up to, and including, 6.0.9 due to insufficient input sanitiz...
The Google Language Translator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via multiple parameters in versions up to, and including, 6.0.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. Specifically affects users with older browsers that lack proper URL encoding support.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.4 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published16 Oct 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2021-4452 · NVD
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