Transposh WordPress Translation <= 1.0.8 - Unauthenticated Settings Change
CVE-2022-2461
Verified
Description
The Transposh WordPress Translation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized setting changes by unauthenticated users in versions up to, and including, 1.0.8.1. This is due to insufficient permissions checking on the 'tp_translation' AJAX action and default settings which makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to influence the data shown on the site.
Severity
Medium
CVSS Score
5.3
Exploit Probability
5%
Affected Product
transposh_wordpress_translation
Published Date
September 16, 2025
Template Author
riteshs4hu
CVE-2022-2461.yaml
5.3Score
CVSS Metrics
CVSS Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CVE ID:
cve-2022-2461
CWE ID:
cwe-862
References
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/56a961b0-66b7-4dbf-a0e4-0cd38c9aa8dd/https://github.com/MrTuxracer/advisories/blob/master/CVEs/CVE-2022-2461.txthttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/223373fc-9d78-47f0-b283-109f8e00b802?source=cvehttps://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2461
Remediation Steps
Update Transposh WordPress Translation plugin to a version newer than 1.0.8.1 that implements proper authentication checks on AJAX actions.