WordPress Loco Translate Plugin <= 2.5.3 is vulnerable to Direct static code injection

Low priority Mitigation unnecessary
<= 2.5.3Vulnerable version(s)
2.5.4Fixed version

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Risks

CVSS 7.2

7.2

Direct static code injection

Direct static code injection is a vulnerability which could allow a malicious actor to inject machine or script code which is directly executed by the target website. This could allow a malicious actor to create a backdoor and gain full control of the website.

CVSS score is a way to evaluate and rank reported vulnerabilities in a standardized and repeatable way but which is not ideal for WordPress.

Solutions

This security issue has a low severity impact and is unlikely to be exploited.

Update to version 2.5.4 or later.

Update to version 2.5.4 or later to remove the vulnerability. Patchstack users can turn on auto-update for vulnerable plugins only.

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