CVE-2026-18512
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Stored XSS in TranslatePress WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The TranslatePress – Translate Multilingual sites with AI Translation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Approved Comment Body Rendered in Translation Editor Strings Dropdown in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published
2026-08-25
Last Modified
2026-08-25
Generated
2026-08-25
AI Q&A
2026-08-25
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-18512
EUVD
EUVD-2026-65317

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
translatepress translate_multilingual_sites_with_ai_translation to 3.2.6 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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 vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the TranslatePress WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into comment bodies. These scripts execute when users access pages with translated strings containing the injected payload.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability requires checking WordPress sites using the TranslatePress plugin up to version 3.2.6. Inspect plugin versions and review comments in translation editor strings for suspicious scripts. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to steal user sessions, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on their behalf. Users with access to the translation editor are most at risk, as they can introduce malicious scripts that affect other users viewing translated content.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches by enabling attackers to steal sensitive user data, which may violate GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements. Organizations using this plugin may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and increased scrutiny from regulators.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the TranslatePress plugin to the latest version beyond 3.2.6. Remove unauthorized user access with subscriber-level permissions or higher. Monitor pages using the translation editor for unexpected scripts.

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