CVE-2026-94239
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in Loco Translate WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-03

Last updated on: 2026-10-03

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.8.9 does not sanitise and escape some bundle configuration values before outputting them back in an admin page, allowing users with the translator capability and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against high privilege users such as administrators.

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Published
2026-10-03
Last Modified
2026-10-03
Generated
2026-10-03
AI Q&A
2026-10-03
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-94239
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91948

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp-loco translate to 2.8.9 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before version 2.8.9 has a vulnerability where it does not properly sanitize and escape certain bundle configuration values. This allows users with translator privileges or higher to inject malicious scripts into admin pages. When high-privilege users like administrators view these pages, the scripts execute, enabling Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Loco Translate plugin version is below 2.8.9. Log in to your WordPress admin panel, go to Plugins, and verify the installed version. If it is outdated, update it immediately.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers with translator access to execute malicious scripts in the context of high-privilege users. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or further compromise of the WordPress site. Administrators accessing affected pages may unknowingly trigger these scripts.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR or HIPAA. Stored XSS attacks can expose sensitive user data, leading to potential legal and financial penalties for non-compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Loco Translate plugin to version 2.8.9 or later. If updating is not possible, consider temporarily disabling the plugin until an update is applied. Review user roles with translator capabilities to ensure only trusted users have access.

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