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6.4
Blubrry PowerPress plugin for WordPress allows malicious script injection
CVE-2026-2988
Summary
An attacker with contributor-level access can inject malicious scripts into WordPress pages using the PowerPress plugin's shortcodes. This could potentially allow an attacker to take control of sensitive pages or steal user data. Update to version 11.15.16 or later to fix the issue.
Original title
The Blubrry PowerPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'powerpress' and 'podcast' shortcodes in versions up to, and including, 11.15.15 due to insufficient...
Original description
The Blubrry PowerPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'powerpress' and 'podcast' shortcodes in versions up to, and including, 11.15.15 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
nvd CVSS3.1
6.4
Vulnerability type
CWE-79
Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Published: 8 Apr 2026 · Updated: 8 Apr 2026 · First seen: 8 Apr 2026