CVE-2024-43983: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Podlove Podlove Podcast Publisher
CVE-2024-43983 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Podlove Podcast Publisher affecting versions up to 4. 1. 13. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in users' browsers. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. There is no official patch or remediation level currently confirmed. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates on fixes.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43983) in Podlove Podcast Publisher is a stored XSS issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects versions up to 4.1.13. The vulnerability allows an attacker with at least low privileges and requiring user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the context of other users. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The impact is rated as medium severity with partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should apply best practices for limiting user privileges and be cautious with user-generated content. Monitor Podlove's official channels for updates and patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-43983: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Podlove Podlove Podcast Publisher
Description
CVE-2024-43983 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Podlove Podcast Publisher affecting versions up to 4. 1. 13. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in users' browsers. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. There is no official patch or remediation level currently confirmed. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates on fixes.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43983) in Podlove Podcast Publisher is a stored XSS issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects versions up to 4.1.13. The vulnerability allows an attacker with at least low privileges and requiring user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the context of other users. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The impact is rated as medium severity with partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should apply best practices for limiting user privileges and be cautious with user-generated content. Monitor Podlove's official channels for updates and patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-18T21:57:10.849Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165decbff5d86104b6265
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:54 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:23:41 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 3:17:25 AM
Views: 2
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