CVE-2023-4502

Name: CVE-2023-4502
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-25T16:15:15.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4502 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Translate WordPress with GTranslate WordPress plugin before 3.0.4 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup). This vulnerability affects multiple parameters.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Translate WordPress with GTranslate WordPress plugin before 3.0.4 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup). This vulnerability affects multiple parameters.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gtranslate	Translate Wordpress With Gtranslate	< 3.0.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e4804850-2ac2-4cec-bc27-07ed191d96daExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e4804850-2ac2-4cec-bc27-07ed191d96daExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4502?

How severe is CVE-2023-4502?

CVE-2023-4502 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4502?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-4502?

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Source: NVD / NIST