CVE-2026-86604 Details
Description
The GTranslate WordPress plugin before 5.0.1 does not remove shortcodes from the content of outgoing emails before expanding them which, in a non-default configuration, allows unauthenticated users to have arbitrary shortcodes registered on the site executed server side.
A vulnerability exists in the GTranslate WordPress plugin in versions prior to 5.0.1. The issue arises because the plugin fails to remove shortcodes from outgoing email content before processing them. In non-default configurations, this allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary shortcodes registered on the site server-side.
Users are advised to update the GTranslate WordPress plugin to version 5.0.1 or later.
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Assessed Sep 23, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/07c6e3a2-e8fe-4b25-a5d8-b5ed812100af/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-74 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| GTranslate | < 5.0.1 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
| Sep 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |