PodcastGenerator 3.2.9 Episodes Upload Interface episodes_upload.php episode title cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PodcastGenerator 3.2.9. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file episodes_upload.php of the component Episodes Upload Interface. Performing a manipulation of the argument episode title results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-53918. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in PodcastGenerator 3.2.9. This affects an unknown function of the file episodes_upload.php of the component Episodes Upload Interface. The manipulation of the argument episode title with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

PodcastGenerator 3.2.9 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the episode title field accessible through the episodes upload interface (episodes_upload.php). Malicious JavaScript payloads injected into episode titles execute when administrators view the episodes list page (episodes_list.php).

The weakness was presented by Mirabbas Ağalarov as 51454. The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-53918 since 12/16/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:episodes_upload.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (51454) and EUVD (EUVD-2023-60213). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

12/16/2025 CVE reserved
12/18/2025 +2 days Advisory disclosed
12/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/01/2026 +14 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 51454
Researcher: Mirabbas Ağalarov
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-53918 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-53918
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-337113
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/18/2025 08:36
Updated: 01/01/2026 10:39
Changes: 12/18/2025 08:36 (81), 12/24/2025 20:14 (11), 12/27/2025 21:26 (4), 12/28/2025 02:39 (1), 01/01/2026 10:39 (1)
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