CVE-2022-4169: The Theme and plugin translation for Polylang is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and inc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4169?

theme and plugin translation for polylang: upgrade to 3.2.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4169 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4169 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-4169 affect?

CVE-2022-4169 affects theme and plugin translation for polylang. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Theme and plugin translation for Polylang is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.2.16 due to missing capability checks in the process_polylang_theme_translation_wp_loaded() function. This makes it poss

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-4169?

Priority 41/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-4169 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting theme and plugin translation for polylang. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Theme and plugin translation for Polylang is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.2.16 due to missing capability checks in the process_polylang_theme_translation_wp_loaded() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update plugin and theme translation settings and to import translation strings.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2022-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: theme and plugin translation for polylang project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-28 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

theme and plugin translation for polylang project theme and plugin translation for polylang UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.2.17

Fixed in: 3.2.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy theme-and-plugin-translation-for-polylang || rpm -q theme-and-plugin-translation-for-polylang || theme-and-plugin-translation-for-polylang --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.2.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade theme-and-plugin-translation-for-polylang

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade theme-and-plugin-translation-for-polylang

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2022-4169?

theme and plugin translation for polylang: upgrade to 3.2.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-4169 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4169 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-2022-4169 affect?

CVE-2022-4169 affects theme and plugin translation for polylang. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Theme and plugin translation for Polylang is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.2.16 due to missing capability checks in the process_polylang_theme_translation_wp_loaded() function. This makes it poss

How urgent is CVE-2022-4169?

Priority 41/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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