# CVE-2012-10013: Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin backend\_localization.php cross site scripting

- Severity: CVSS 3.5 (Low), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2023-04-24 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin: 1.6.0, 1.6.1

## Description

A vulnerability was found in Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin up to 1.6.1 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file backend_localization.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 2.0 is able to address this issue. The patch is named 43dc96defd7944da12ff116476a6890acd7dd24b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227231.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.227231
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.227231
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/kau-boys-backend-localization/commit/43dc96defd7944da12ff116476a6890acd7dd24b
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/kau-boys-backend-localization/releases/tag/2.0

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