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CVE-2016-10942: The podlove-podcasting-plugin-for-wordpress plugin before 2.3.16 for WordPress has SQL injection via the in...

The podlove-podcasting-plugin-for-wordpress plugin before 2.3.16 for WordPress has SQL injection via the insert_id parameter exploitable via CSRF.

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Plain-English summary

Older Podlove Podcasting Plugin for WordPress versions had a SQL injection issue that could be triggered through a CSRF path. A vulnerable podcasting site may have exposed database-backed functionality if an authorized user was tricked into a malicious request. Public sources identify the fix boundary as versions before 2.3.16.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted legacy WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize verification where the plugin supports externally visible podcasting operations, but avoid emergency assumptions because the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation or severity scoring.

Technical view

CVE-2016-10942 describes SQL injection via the insert_id parameter in Podlove Podcasting Plugin for WordPress before 2.3.16, exploitable via CSRF. The provided bundle has no CVSS, CWE, affected CPE, or detailed exploitability data. Validation should focus on plugin presence, version, and vendor changelog evidence.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Podlove Podcasting Plugin versions earlier than 2.3.16. The bundle does not identify affected hosting platforms, WordPress versions, default reachability, or required user privileges.

Exploitation context

The CVE says exploitation is possible via CSRF, implying a user interaction or session context may be required. The source bundle does not show active exploitation, public exploit maturity, KEV listing, or weaponized details.

Researcher notes

The record is sparse: no CVSS vector, CWE mapping, CPE data, or detailed affected component path is provided. The key evidence is the CVE description and linked plugin/changelog/RIPS references. Do not infer broader Podlove Publisher impact beyond the named WordPress plugin and pre-2.3.16 boundary.

Mitigation direction

  • Check whether Podlove Podcasting Plugin is installed on WordPress sites.
  • Upgrade the plugin to version 2.3.16 or later if applicable.
  • Review vendor changelog and WordPress plugin page for current guidance.
  • Prioritize sites with authenticated administrators or editors using the plugin.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Podlove Podcasting Plugin.
  • Confirm installed plugin versions are 2.3.16 or later.
  • Review logs for unusual requests involving insert_id where available.
  • Confirm CSRF protections and admin session handling around plugin workflows.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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CVSS
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Known Exploited
No
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