Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Blubrry PowerPress Podcasting Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-9230

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Powerpress Podcasting Plugin By Blubrry
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 April 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Blubrry PowerPress Podcasting plugin for WordPress prior to version 11.9.18 is susceptible to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities due to improper sanitization and escaping of certain settings when adding a podcast. This flaw potentially allows users with author or higher permissions to inject malicious scripts, leading to unauthorized actions and the compromise of user accounts. Mitigating this risk requires immediate updates to the plugin to address the security weakness.

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-2024-9230 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ab5eaf57-fb61-4a08-b439-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
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

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.