Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-25599 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin through version 3.0.2. A victim would need to interact with a crafted request or link. Successful abuse could expose browser-session data or allow actions in the victim’s browser context, depending on privileges and site configuration.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority web application risk for WordPress properties using the plugin, especially public or business-critical sites. It requires user interaction, so urgency is below confirmed exploited vulnerabilities but still warrants prompt inventory and remediation.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in seriously-simple-podcasting. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Scope is changed, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Craig Hewitt’s Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin at version 3.0.2 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or a confirmed fixed version.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation is plausible because reflected XSS can be delivered through user interaction, but the provided sources do not confirm public exploitation or weaponized campaigns.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database references in the bundle. No exploit details, affected endpoints, fixed version, or active exploitation confirmation are provided. Avoid assuming impact beyond reflected XSS in Seriously Simple Podcasting through 3.0.2.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using Seriously Simple Podcasting.
- Check installed plugin versions and flag 3.0.2 or earlier.
- Review vendor and Patchstack guidance for the confirmed fixed release or workaround.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is not required.
- Prioritize remediation for public sites and administrator-facing workflows.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare detected versions against the affected range: through 3.0.2.
- Check whether remediation guidance names a fixed version before declaring closure.
- Review web security scanner findings without using intrusive exploit payloads.
- Document exposed sites, owners, and remediation status.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/seriously-simple-podcasting/vulnerability/wordpress-seriously-simple-podcasting-plugin-3-0-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/seriously-simple-podcasting/wordpress-seriously-simple-podcasting-plugin-3-0-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, CVE · vdb-entry, x_transferred
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.