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