CVE-2026-24952: 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 allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Seriously Simple Podcasting: from n/a through <= 3.14.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-24952 affects the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin for WordPress, allowing stored cross-site scripting due to improper input sanitization during web page generation. This can enable attackers with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability impacts versions up to 3.14.1. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users, potentially leading to session hijacking, information disclosure, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The impact is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.5. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider restricting plugin usage to trusted users and limit exposure to untrusted input. Monitor official channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-24952: 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 allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Seriously Simple Podcasting: from n/a through <= 3.14.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-24952 affects the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin for WordPress, allowing stored cross-site scripting due to improper input sanitization during web page generation. This can enable attackers with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability impacts versions up to 3.14.1. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users, potentially leading to session hijacking, information disclosure, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The impact is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.5. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider restricting plugin usage to trusted users and limit exposure to untrusted input. Monitor official channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-28T09:50:29.517Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69820673f9fa50a62fcb3ce5
Added to database: 2/3/2026, 2:30:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 10:00:00 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 2:41:27 PM
Views: 110
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