CVE-2024-25599: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Craig Hewitt Seriously Simple Podcasting
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Craig Hewitt Seriously Simple Podcasting seriously-simple-podcasting.This issue affects Seriously Simple Podcasting: from n/a through <= 3.0.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Seriously Simple Podcasting (<= 3.0.2) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The plugin does not appear to be a cloud service, and no patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The CVSS vector indicates that the attack can be performed remotely without privileges but requires user interaction. The impact is rated as high due to combined confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting use of the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin or applying any available temporary mitigations recommended by the vendor. Monitor official channels for updates.
CVE-2024-25599: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Craig Hewitt Seriously Simple Podcasting
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Craig Hewitt Seriously Simple Podcasting seriously-simple-podcasting.This issue affects Seriously Simple Podcasting: from n/a through <= 3.0.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Seriously Simple Podcasting (<= 3.0.2) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The plugin does not appear to be a cloud service, and no patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The CVSS vector indicates that the attack can be performed remotely without privileges but requires user interaction. The impact is rated as high due to combined confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting use of the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin or applying any available temporary mitigations recommended by the vendor. Monitor official channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-08T13:14:19.665Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7414e6bfc5ba1def51b7
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:37:56 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 5:18:10 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:56:40 PM
Views: 23
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