Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Multilang <= 2.4.31 versions.
Published: 2026-08-18
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The defect in WP Multilang allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript into responses served by the site. The injected script runs in the context of the victim’s browser, enabling execution of arbitrary client‑side code, theft of session cookies, and manipulation or defacement of the page. Because no authentication is required to exploit the flaw, the risk applies to any user accessing the site, potentially leading to loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the affected WordPress installation.

Affected Systems

Magazine3’s WP Multilang plugin, versions 2.4.31 and earlier, are vulnerable. Any WordPress site that has installed these plugin versions is impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.1 indicates a high severity vulnerability. The EPSS score is not available, so the current likelihood of exploitation is unknown, and the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no publicly confirmed exploits yet. The attack vector is likely via unauthenticated input to the plugin’s front‑end, making the flaw exploitable by any visitor to the site.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 17:04 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress WP Multilang Plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.4.32).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the WordPress WP Multilang Plugin to version 2.4.32 or newer.
  • If an immediate update is not feasible, restrict public access to the affected plugin functionality and monitor user activity for unusual client‑side script execution.
  • Deploy a Web Application Firewall rule or CSP to block or neutralize malicious JavaScript injection attempts targeting the plugin.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 17:04 UTC.

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History

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Magazine3
Magazine3 wp Multilang
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Magazine3
Magazine3 wp Multilang
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Multilang <= 2.4.31 versions.
Title WordPress WP Multilang plugin <= 2.4.31 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Magazine3 Wp Multilang
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-18T14:37:12.251Z

Reserved: 2026-08-12T10:51:08.683Z

Link: CVE-2026-73342

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T14:37:09.726Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-18T15:17:02.790

Modified: 2026-08-20T12:48:31.843

Link: CVE-2026-73342

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-21T12:33:26Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')