CVE-2026-17505
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Reflected XSS in TranslatePress WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-05

Last updated on: 2026-08-05

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Translate Multilingual sites – TranslatePress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 's' parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.2.5. This is due to the translate_page() function unconditionally replacing the plugin's internal #!trpst# and #!trpen# marker tokens with literal angle brackets across the entire HTML page output after WordPress has already sanitized and escaped user input — allowing the attacker to bypass WordPress's normal HTML escaping by using these tokens, which are not HTML special characters, in the search query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a specially crafted link.

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Published
2026-08-05
Last Modified
2026-08-05
Generated
2026-08-05
AI Q&A
2026-08-05
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-17505
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53178

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Vendor Product Version / Range
translatepress translatepress to 3.2.5 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Translate Multilingual sites – TranslatePress WordPress plugin. It affects versions up to and including 3.2.5. The issue occurs in the translate_page() function, which replaces internal tokens with angle brackets after WordPress has sanitized user input. Attackers can exploit this by crafting a link with malicious scripts in the 's' parameter, bypassing WordPress's security measures. When a user clicks the link, the script executes in their browser.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress sites using TranslatePress plugin version 3.2.5 or lower. Inspect URLs for the 's' parameter containing unusual input. Look for unexpected script execution in search results or pages.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could trick you into clicking a malicious link, leading to unauthorized script execution in your browser. This may allow theft of cookies, session tokens, or sensitive data. It could also enable actions like redirecting you to fake login pages or performing actions on your behalf without consent.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR's data protection principles and HIPAA's security requirements. If exploited, it may result in data breaches, triggering legal obligations for breach notification and potential fines under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the TranslatePress plugin to the latest version immediately. If an update is unavailable, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until a patch is released.

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