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PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry <= 11.16.8 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'embed' Episode Meta Field

CVE-2026-12098 · powerpress

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Vulnerability: PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry <= 11.16.8 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'embed' Episode Meta Field
Affected software: powerpress(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 11.16.8
Authentication: Authenticated (see advisory title)
Vulnerability type: Cross-site scripting
CVE: CVE-2026-12098
Published: 17 June 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: May allow attackers to run scripts in visitors' browsers or hijack admin sessions.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 7a74e4fb-15a9-4fc9-afa6-396b0f026615). Methodology and redistribution notes

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