CVE-2025-8423
My WP Translate <= 1.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Option Read and Deletion
Description
The My WP Translate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the mtswpt_remove_plugin() and ajax_update_export_code() functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read and delete arbitrary WordPress options which can cause a denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 11, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 11, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-8423
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the My WP Translate plugin to the latest version.
- Verify that capability checks are enforced.
- Remove the plugin if unable to update.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The My WP Translate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the mtswpt_remove_plugin() and ajax_update_export_code() functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read and delete arbitrary WordPress options which can cause a denial of service. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/my-wp-translate/tags/1.1/admin/class-my-wp-translate-admin.php#L1048 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/my-wp-translate/tags/1.1/admin/class-my-wp-translate-admin.php#L1069 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/my-wp-translate/tags/1.1/admin/class-my-wp-translate-admin.php#L1130 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/my-wp-translate/tags/1.1/admin/class-my-wp-translate-admin.php#L1138 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5bda56c3-56ad-40d7-b743-0b69512ec460?source=cve