CVE-2026-27058 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-27058: WordPress Penci Podcast plugin <= 1.7 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Pencidesign
Product Penci Podcast
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 19, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PenciDesign Penci Podcast penci-podcast allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Penci Podcast: from n/a through <= 1.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Penci Podcast versions 1.7 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users viewing the site. An attacker with low-level access can inject code that executes in victims' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; session hijacking and credential theft are possible.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into visiting a crafted link or page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 19, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated