Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Loco Translate for WordPress
CVE-2026-4146

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Loco Translate
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-4146?

The Loco Translate plugin for WordPress, up to version 2.8.2, is prone to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to inadequate input validation and output escaping processes in the 'update_href' parameter. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to embed and execute arbitrary web scripts on user browsers by deceiving them into clicking malicious links. Users must ensure they upgrade to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Loco Translate 0 <= 2.8.2

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/loco-translate...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/loco-translate...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jack Pas
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