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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Network-delivered reflected XSS with no auth requirement; scope change captures browser-context impact; A:N assessed as XSS does not directly cause availability loss.
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Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Podlove Podcast Publisher <= 4.5.4 versions.
AnalysisAI
Unauthenticated reflected cross-site scripting in Podlove Podcast Publisher for WordPress (versions 4.5.4 and below) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser of any authenticated user who can be tricked into clicking a crafted URL. The scope-changed CVSS vector (S:C) confirms the vulnerability crosses the trust boundary from the plugin's context into the victim's browser session, enabling session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized administrative actions against the WordPress installation. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires no authentication from the attacker - the CVSS PR:N metric confirms the vulnerable plugin endpoint is reachable without logging into WordPress. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The NVD CVSS 7.1 score reflects a moderately high base risk driven primarily by the zero-authentication attack vector (AV:N/PR:N) and scope change (S:C). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | The primary remediation is to update the Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin to a version above 4.5.4 via the WordPress plugin update mechanism or the WordPress.org plugin repository. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, identify all WordPress installations using Podlove Podcast Publisher and determine the installed version; immediately disable the plugin if running version 4.5.4 or lower, and audit recent access logs for suspicious administrative activity or unauthorized actions. …
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External POC / Exploit Code
Leaving vuln.today
EUVD-2026-63299
GHSA-85cf-gxpr-2gj4