CVE-2024-52393CWE-82

WordPress Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin <= 4.1.15 - Admin+ Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability

Critical · published November 14, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky deserialization flaw in the Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin could let attackers inject malicious code with just the right payload — no heroics required! 🔥 Think of it like a chef receiving an ingredient list without checking what’s actually in the delivery box. If the kitchen isn’t careful, they might whip up a dish that’s dangerously tainted! This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, allowing an attacker to take over your site entirely — accessing sensitive data, manipulating content, or even shutting down your podcasting service! The stakes are high, and the impact could be absolutely devastating for any podcaster relying on this plugin.

Put simply

Think of it like a chef receiving an ingredient list without checking what’s actually in the delivery box. If the kitchen isn’t careful, they might whip up a dish that’s dangerously tainted! The deserialization of untrusted data flaw allows attackers to manipulate the data processed by the Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability affects versions from n/a up to 4.1.15, making it critical to address immediately.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, allowing an attacker to take over your site entirely — accessing sensitive data, manipulating content, or even shutting down your podcasting service! The stakes are high, and the impact could be absolutely devastating for any podcaster relying on this plugin. Patch your Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin to version 4.1.16 or later to mitigate this risk. Review your site’s data handling practices to ensure that only trusted data is processed. Don’t forget to regularly check for updates to keep your site secure! You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll be reinforcing your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00528 · 43.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-82 · Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes of IMG Tags in a Web Page
Published
2024-11-14T17:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 17:23Z
    WordPress Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin <= 4.1.15 - Admin+ Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability
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