CVE-2026-16293 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/04aa5ba8-2654-4e71-90af-83cfd92635f8/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16293?

CVE-2026-16293 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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 Contributo...

How severe is CVE-2026-16293?

CVE-2026-16293 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16293?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.