What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Craig Hewitt Seriously Simple Podcasting seriously-simple-podcasting.This issue affects Seriously Simple Podcasting: from n/a through <= 3.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Seriously Simple Podcasting versions 3.0.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors or administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link or visiting a compromised page. Successful exploitation can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors and admins could have sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malware sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 28, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated