Vulnerability identifier: #VU69681

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38974

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WPML Multilingual CMS
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: OnTheGoSystems

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and change the status of the translation jobs.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WPML Multilingual CMS: 4.5.10

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External links
http://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/sitepress-multilingual-cms/wordpress-wpml-multilingual-cms-plugin-4-5-10-broken-access-control-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.