Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin backend_localization.php localize_backend cross site scripting
Published Apr 24, 2023
6.1
MEDIUMCVSS 3.1
EPSS 0.56%
Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin 2.0 on WordPress. Affected is the function backend_localization_admin_settings/backend_localization_save_setting/backend_localization_login_form/localize_backend of the file backend_localization.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.0.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 36f457ee16dd114e510fd91a3ea9fbb3c1f87184. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227232.
Affected products
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- Version 2.0StatusaffectedConstraints-
- Version
Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).
| Vendor | Product | Default status | Versions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kau-Boy | Backend Localization Plugin | n/a |
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- < 2.0.1
No data.
No Red Hat product state for this CVE.
No package ranges for this CVE.
Remediation
No remediation recorded yet.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
1 other source (CVE.org) ▾
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
CISA SSVC (Vulnrichment)
Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization from CISA ADP.
Exploitation
NoneAutomatable
NoTechnical Impact
PartialDecision
n/aAssessed Jul 18, 2024 · SSVC 2.0.3
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 1, 2026.
Score over time
2023–2026- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Percentile over time
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Table of values (10 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 0.56% (0.00559) | 44.50th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 0.56% (0.00559) | 41.89th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0.08% (0.00078) | 20.33th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1.98% (0.01985) | 72.75th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 0.08% (0.00078) | 20.75th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 0.15% (0.00148) | 52.34th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| May 26, 2024 | 0.10% (0.00097) | 40.57th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 0.09% (0.00090) | 37.67th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| May 4, 2023 | 0.05% (0.00052) | 18.15th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 0.04% (0.00045) | 12.25th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
References (4)
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/kau-boys-backend-localization/commit/36f457ee16dd114e510fd91a3ea9fbb3c1f87184 patch
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/kau-boys-backend-localization/releases/tag/2.0.1 patchRelease Notes
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.227232 signaturepermissions-requiredThird Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.227232 vdb-entrytechnical-descriptionThird Party Advisory
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/wp-plugins/kau-boys-backend-localization/commit/36f457ee16dd114e510fd91a3ea9fbb3c1f87184 | patch | |
| https://github.com/wp-plugins/kau-boys-backend-localization/releases/tag/2.0.1 | patchRelease Notes | |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.227232 | signaturepermissions-requiredThird Party Advisory | |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.227232 | vdb-entrytechnical-descriptionThird Party Advisory |
Change history (0)
No recorded changes yet.