What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Podlove Podlove Podcast Publisher allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Podlove Podcast Publisher: from n/a through 4.0.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Podlove Podcast Publisher versions up to 4.0.9 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into podcast pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect multiple users across the site. An attacker can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface content.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies or redirecting users to phishing sites.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Podcast listeners could be redirected to malicious sites or have their session cookies stolen, compromising their accounts.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker crafts a malicious link; victim must click it or visit a compromised page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 27, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated