Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability in PowerPress Podcasting Plugin by Blubrry
CVE-2026-16294

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Powerpress Podcasting Plugin By Blubrry
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16294?

The PowerPress Podcasting Plugin by Blubrry prior to version 11.17.1 contains a security flaw where it fails to validate the Podcast Episode URL settings. This oversight permits users assigned to lower roles, such as Contributor, to exploit server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities. As a result, attackers can potentially target and access sensitive internal services, posing a significant risk to the system's integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry 0 < 11.17.1

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-2026-16294 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9363aaff-40d6-41c0-8edd-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Meher Sudhakar Abbireddi
WPScan
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