AI enriched 7 days ago (2026-04-09 10:30 UTC)

Technical Summary

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

Potential Impact

Severity is HIGH (CVSS 8.8). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as High based on severity and technical exposure profile.

Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.