CVE-2025-30630 in Global Translator Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/06/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in pozzad Global Translator allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Global Translator: from n/a through 2.0.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/06/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw classified as CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation which affects the pozzad Global Translator application. The weakness enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed by other users, creating a persistent security risk. The vulnerability specifically manifests as a stored XSS attack vector, meaning that malicious payloads are permanently stored on the server and subsequently served to users when they access affected pages. This differs from reflected XSS where payloads are immediately executed from user input, making stored XSS more dangerous as it can affect multiple users over extended periods. The vulnerability exists in all versions of the Global Translator application from the initial release through version 2.0.2, indicating a long-standing flaw in the input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that this is a translation tool that likely processes user-generated content, making it susceptible to malicious input injection during the translation process.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows the standard XSS attack pattern where an attacker crafts malicious input containing script tags or other executable code that gets stored in the application's database or configuration files. When other users access pages containing this stored content, their browsers execute the injected scripts within their security context. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, defacement of content, or redirection to malicious sites. The stored nature of this XSS means that once an attacker successfully injects malicious code, it remains persistent and affects all users who encounter the compromised content. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple script execution as it can be leveraged to perform more sophisticated attacks such as those documented in the ATT&CK framework under T1566 for initial access through malicious content and T1071 for application layer protocol usage.
The operational implications of this vulnerability are severe for any organization using the pozzad Global Translator application, particularly those handling sensitive data or requiring user trust. Organizations may experience unauthorized access to user sessions, data breaches, and potential compromise of entire web applications if the translation service is integrated with other systems. The vulnerability also poses risks to user privacy and application integrity, as attackers can manipulate content displayed to users and potentially escalate privileges within the application. Security teams must consider the broader impact on their attack surface, as this vulnerability could be exploited in conjunction with other flaws to achieve more significant breaches. The persistence of stored XSS attacks means that even after the initial injection, the vulnerability continues to affect users until proper mitigation is applied, making it particularly dangerous for organizations with limited security monitoring capabilities.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms that prevent script execution in user-generated content. Organizations should immediately upgrade to the latest version of the Global Translator application where this vulnerability has been patched, as this represents the most effective immediate solution. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers, proper sanitization of all user inputs, and regular security audits of web applications can help prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block XSS attack patterns, and establish monitoring procedures to identify potential exploitation attempts. The remediation process should include thorough testing of all user inputs and outputs to ensure that no malicious content can be stored or executed within the application environment. Organizations should also review their incident response procedures to ensure they can quickly detect and respond to XSS attacks that may exploit this vulnerability, as outlined in various security frameworks including those recommended by NIST and ISO 27001 standards for vulnerability management and incident response.