CVE-2023-50375
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Translate AI Multilingual Solutions Google Language Translator WordPress plugin, allowing attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. It affects all versions up to 6.0.19, potentially enabling unauthorized actions on affected WordPress sites.
💻 Affected Systems
- Translate AI Multilingual Solutions Google Language Translator WordPress plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could modify plugin settings, inject malicious content, or escalate privileges to compromise the WordPress site, leading to data theft, defacement, or further exploitation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users may alter translation settings, disrupt site functionality, or perform limited administrative actions without proper credentials.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication, the vulnerability is neutralized, preventing any unauthorized access or modifications.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation likely involves simple HTTP requests to bypass access controls; details may not be publicly documented.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 6.0.19
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Google Language Translator' and update to the latest version. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the plugin to prevent exploitation until patching is possible.
wp plugin deactivate google-language-translator
Restrict Access via Firewall
allUse a web application firewall (WAF) to block unauthorized requests to plugin endpoints.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Monitor logs for unauthorized access attempts to plugin-related URLs and investigate anomalies.
- Implement strict access controls and user authentication for admin functions to reduce attack surface.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the plugin version in WordPress admin under Plugins > Installed Plugins; if version is 6.0.19 or earlier, it is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get google-language-translator --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, confirm the plugin version is above 6.0.19 and test access controls to ensure unauthorized actions are blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST or GET requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php or plugin-specific endpoints from unauthorized IPs.
- Failed authentication attempts followed by successful admin actions.
Network Indicators:
- Spikes in traffic to plugin-related URLs, especially from unknown sources.
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (url="*google-language-translator*" OR action="admin_ajax") AND status=200 AND user="unauthenticated"