SB2022090638 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Transposh WordPress Translation plugin for WordPress

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2462)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient permissions checks in the "tp_history" AJAX action. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2461)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient permissions checking on the "tp_translation" AJAX action and default settings. A remote attacker can influence the data shown on the site.

3) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2536)

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A remote attacker can bypass authorization process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

References

• https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2462
• https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2461
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/transposh-translation-filter-for-wordpress/wordpress-transposh-wordpress-translation-plugin-1-0-8-1-authorization-bypass-vulnerability