Loco Translate: CSRF (request forgery)
Loco Translate
CSRF (request forgery) in the Loco Translate component. Threat level: High (CVSS 8.8).
Who is affected
This vulnerability affects: Loco Translate. If you use this component on your site, check the version and update it as soon as possible.
How dangerous
Rating: High, CVSS 8.8 out of 10. It is worth acting before the flaw is exploited.
What this flaw is
CSRF tricks a logged-in user into unknowingly performing an action (e.g. changing settings or creating an account) when they visit a crafted page.
Combined with an administrator account, it lets an attacker quietly change the site configuration or add their own access.
Score breakdown (CVSS vector)
What the CVSS 8.8 rating means in practice:
- The attack can be carried out remotely, over the internet.
- No login or account required.
- Requires user action (e.g. clicking a link).
- At risk: data confidentiality, integrity (data can be altered), site availability.
Weakness class: CWE-352.
What to do
- Update the vulnerable component (Loco Translate) to the latest version.
- If a patch is not out yet, temporarily disable the vulnerable element.
- Check whether the site has already been attacked: unusual files, new administrator accounts, redirects.
- Make a backup before you start making changes.
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