CVE-2026-16294 — HIGH (7.1)

Vulnerability Description

The PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry WordPress plugin before 11.17.1 does not validate one of its Podcast Episode URL settings before performing a server-side request with it, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Server-Side Request Forgery attacks that can target internal services.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-918

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9363aaff-40d6-41c0-8edd-cbf671240ad2/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16294?

CVE-2026-16294 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry WordPress plugin before 11.17.1 does not validate one of its Podcast Episode URL settings before performing a server-side request with it, allowing users wi...

How severe is CVE-2026-16294?

CVE-2026-16294 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16294?

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