CVE-2023-53899: podcast generator SSRF — Exploit

Description

PodcastGenerator 3.2.9 contains a blind server-side request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to inject XML in the episode upload form. Attackers can manipulate the 'shortdesc' parameter to trigger external HTTP requests to arbitrary endpoints during podcast episode creation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
podcastgenerator	podcast_generator	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51565

Other References

https://github.com/PodcastGenerator/PodcastGenerator https://podcastgenerator.net/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/podcastgenerator-blind-server-side-request-forgery-via-xml-injection

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53899? +

PodcastGenerator 3.2.9 contains a blind server-side request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to inject XML in the episode upload form. Attackers can manipulate the 'shortdesc' parameter to trigger external HTTP requests to arbitrary endpoints during podcast episode creation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-53899? +

CVE-2023-53899 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53899? +

CVE-2023-53899 affects products from podcastgenerator, specifically: podcast_generator. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53899? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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