Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in PowerPress Podcasting Plugin by Blubrry
CVE-2024-9227

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Powerpress Podcasting Plugin By Blubrry
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-9227?

The PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry prior to version 11.9.18 is susceptible to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. This occurs due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of certain settings when a podcast is added. As a result, even in environments where the unfiltered_html capability is restricted, admin users could exploit this flaw to inject malicious scripts. Such attacks can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of web content, posing significant risks for site integrity.

Affected Version(s)

PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry 0 < 11.9.18

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-2024-9227 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bb6515b9-a316-4146-8b7d-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Krugov Artyom
WPScan
.