PatchTheCVECVE-2022-2462: The Transposh WordPress Translation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure to
CVE-2022-2462 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting transposh wordpress translation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Transposh WordPress Translation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure to unauthenticated users in versions up to, and including, 1.0.9.6. This is due to insufficient permissions checking on the 'tp_history' AJAX action and insufficient restriction on the data returned in the response. This makes it possible for unauthenticated users to exfiltrate usernames of individuals who have translated text.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.7% (top 10%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2022-09-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: WordPress Transposh <=1.0.8.1 - Information Disclosure
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-2462?
transposh wordpress translation: upgrade to newer than 1.0.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-2462 being exploited?
CVE-2022-2462 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-2462 affect?
CVE-2022-2462 affects transposh wordpress translation. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Transposh WordPress Translation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure to unauthenticated users in versions up to, and including, 1.0.9.6. This is due to insufficient permissions checking on the 'tp_histo
How urgent is CVE-2022-2462?
Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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