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How the CVE Works:
This CVE is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists because the plugin fails to perform proper capability checks on several AJAX actions and REST API endpoints intended for administrative use. Attackers can send crafted HTTP POST requests to these vulnerable endpoints without authentication. By exploiting these incorrectly configured access controls, an unauthenticated user can execute privileged operations. This includes actions like modifying podcast episodes, changing plugin settings, or potentially injecting malicious code, effectively bypassing all intended security levels and gaining administrative control over the podcasting functionality.
dailycve form:
Platform: WordPress Plugin
Version: <=3.13.0
Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Severity: Critical
date: 2025-10-26
Prediction: Patch: 2025-11-02
What Undercode Say:
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curl -X POST 'https://target.site/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php' \ -d 'action=ssp_episode_editor&data=exploit_payload'
grep -r "add_action.wp_ajax_" seriously-simple-podcasting/ grep -r "register_rest_route" seriously-simple-podcasting/
How Exploit:
1. Attacker identifies site using vulnerable plugin version.
2. Enumerates vulnerable AJAX actions (e.g., `ssp_episode_editor`).
- Sends unauthenticated POST request to `admin-ajax.php` with malicious data parameters.
- Request processes with administrative privileges, achieving unauthorized data modification or code execution.
Protection from this CVE:
1. Update plugin immediately.
2. Implement application firewall (WAF).
3. Restrict access to `wp-admin/admin-ajax.php`.
4. Add mandatory capability checks.
Impact:
Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
Podcast Data Manipulation
Site Compromise
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Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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