Blind Server-Side Request Forgery in PodcastGenerator by PodcastGenerator
CVE-2023-53899

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

PodcastGenerator

Status
PodcastGenerator
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-53899?

PodcastGenerator 3.2.9 is susceptible to a blind server-side request forgery vulnerability that enables attackers to exploit the episode upload form. This vulnerability allows injection of malicious XML through the 'shortdesc' parameter, leading to unauthorized external HTTP requests to arbitrary endpoints during the creation of podcast episodes. It's crucial for users to secure their installations to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Unknown Unknown

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-53899 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51565
exploit
https://podcastgenerator.net/
product
https://github.com/PodcastGenerator/PodcastGenerator
product

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mirabbas Ağalarov
.