CVE-2021-47968
Description
Podcast Generator 3.1 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by submitting unfiltered JavaScript code in the long_description parameter. Attackers can inject script tags through episode creation or editing requests to execute arbitrary JavaScript when other users view the episode details.
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Podcast Generator 3.1 has a persistent XSS vulnerability in the long_description parameter allowing authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary scripts.
Vulnerability
Podcast Generator 3.1 contains a persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'long_description' parameter used when creating or editing episodes. The input is not sanitized, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that is stored and executed when other users view the episode details [1][2].
Exploitation
An attacker must be authenticated to the admin panel. By submitting a crafted POST request to the episode creation or editing endpoint, they can insert a script tag into the long_description field. The vulnerability is triggered when any user accesses the episode's 'More' page, as the malicious code is rendered without sanitization [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or theft of sensitive information [2].
Mitigation
The issue is fixed in version 3.1.1 of Podcast Generator. Users should upgrade immediately. No workarounds are available [1][2].
AI Insight generated on May 18, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
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