HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-4683
MEDIUM

CVE-2026-4683

CWE-862Published: May 15, 2026· Updated: May 15, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:18.1th

Official Description

The Smartcat Translator for WPML plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'routeData' REST endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.77. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite the plugin's Smartcat API credentials (account ID, API secret key, hub key, API host, and hub host), effectively hijacking the translation service or causing a denial of service.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-4683 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
WordPress
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-4683
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.06%
PublishedMay 15, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-862)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-4683 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.