CVE-2026-16293 Details
Description
The PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry WordPress plugin before 11.16.11 does not sanitise and escape some of its Podcast Episode settings, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry, affecting versions prior to 11.16.11. The issue arises because the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape certain Podcast Episode settings. This flaw enables users with a minimum role of Contributor to execute stored cross-site scripting attacks, even when the unfiltered_html capability is not allowed.
Users are advised to update the PowerPress Podcasting plugin to version 11.16.11 or later.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Aug 4, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/04aa5ba8-2654-4e71-90af-83cfd92635f8/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Blubrry PowerPress | < 11.16.11 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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