CVE-2026-15066
MediumCVSS 6.4Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk18th percentile - higher than 18% of all known CVEs
Summary
The Loco Translate plugin for WordPress up to version 2.8.7 is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via PO File Extracted Comments. Insufficient input sanitization and output escaping allow authenticated attackers with translator-level access to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user accesses an injected page.
Risk Assessment
The organization may face session theft, phishing, or other client-side attacks. Injected pages can undermine user trust.
Recommendation
Update the Loco Translate plugin to the latest version. Restrict translator privileges and regularly scan PO files for malicious code.
Original NVD description (English source)
The Loco Translate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via PO File Extracted Comments in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with translator-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.