CVE-2013-2714: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in WordPress podPress Plugin 8.8.10.13 could allow remote attackers to inject arbit

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-2714 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting podpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in WordPress podPress Plugin 8.8.10.13 could allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or html via the 'playerID' parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: podpress project

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-28 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

podpress project podpress DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.8.10.13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.8.10.13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy podpress || rpm -q podpress || podpress --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.8.10.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison podpress sudo apt install podpress=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.8.10.13> sudo apt-mark hold podpress

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list podpress sudo dnf downgrade podpress-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.8.10.13> sudo dnf versionlock add podpress

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WordPress Plugin podPress - 'playerID' Cross-Site Scripting

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-2714?

podpress: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2714 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2714 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-2714 affect?

CVE-2013-2714 affects podpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in WordPress podPress Plugin 8.8.10.13 could allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or html via the 'playerID' parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2013-2714?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

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