Ray Enterprise Translation WordPress Plugin Authentication Bypass

Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the Ray Enterprise Translation WordPress plugin up to version 1.7.3. It allows any authenticated user, including those with Subscriber-level access, to overwrite the administrator-configured translation API token with an arbitrary value due to missing capability or nonce checks on an AJAX action.

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Detection Guidance

Check if the Ray Enterprise Translation plugin version 1.7.3 or lower is installed on your WordPress site. Inspect network traffic for unauthorized AJAX requests to the vulnerable endpoint, particularly those attempting to update API tokens without proper authentication.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to change the API token used for translations, potentially disrupting translation services or redirecting them to malicious endpoints. This could lead to data leaks or unauthorized content modifications on the website.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could impact compliance by allowing unauthorized changes to API tokens, potentially exposing sensitive data or violating data integrity requirements under GDPR or HIPAA if translation services handle protected information.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Ray Enterprise Translation plugin to the latest version if an update is available. If no update exists, consider disabling the plugin until a patch is released. Restrict user roles to prevent Subscribers from making unauthorized changes.

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