CVE-2022-0765

Name: CVE-2022-0765
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-18T18:15:08.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 4.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0765 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.6.1 does not properly remove inline events from elements in the source translation strings before outputting them in the editor in the plugin admin panel, allowing any user with access to the plugin (Translator and Administrator by default) to add arbitrary javascript payloads to the source strings leading to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 4.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.6.1 does not properly remove inline events from elements in the source translation strings before outputting them in the editor in the plugin admin panel, allowing any user with access to the plugin (Translator and Administrator by default) to add arbitrary javascript payloads to the source strings leading to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

4.01%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Loco Translate Project	Loco Translate	< 2.6.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/58838f51-323d-41e0-8c85-8e113dc2c587Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/58838f51-323d-41e0-8c85-8e113dc2c587Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0765?

How severe is CVE-2022-0765?

CVE-2022-0765 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0765?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST