Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Podcast Feed Player Widget by Douglas Karr
CVE-2025-53300

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Podcast Feed Player Widget And Shortcode
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-53300?

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Podcast Feed Player Widget and Shortcode developed by Douglas Karr. This issue stems from improper neutralization of user input during web page generation, allowing for the possibility of stored XSS attacks. Affected versions range from n/a up to 2.2.0, potentially compromising the security of user data and enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

Affected Version(s)

Podcast Feed Player Widget and Shortcode <= 2.2.0

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/podcast-...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Nguyen Ngoc Quang Bach (maysbachs) (Patchstack Alliance)
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CVE-2025-53300 : Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Podcast Feed Player Widget by Douglas Karr