CVE-2014-4544: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Podcast Channels plugin 0.20 and earlier for WordPress allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-4544?

podcast channels: upgrade to newer than 0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-4544 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4544 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-4544 affect?

CVE-2014-4544 affects podcast channels. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Podcast Channels plugin 0.20 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Filename parameter to getid3/demos/demo.write.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-4544?

Priority 44/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2014-4544 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting podcast channels. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Podcast Channels plugin 0.20 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Filename parameter to getid3/demos/demo.write.php.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: podcast channels project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-27 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

podcast channels project podcast channels UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.20

Fixed in: newer than 0.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy podcast-channels || rpm -q podcast-channels || podcast-channels --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade podcast-channels

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade podcast-channels

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

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

Nuclei scan template: Podcast Channels < 0.28 - Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-4544?

podcast channels: upgrade to newer than 0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4544 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4544 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-2014-4544 affect?

CVE-2014-4544 affects podcast channels. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Podcast Channels plugin 0.20 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Filename parameter to getid3/demos/demo.write.php.

How urgent is CVE-2014-4544?

Priority 44/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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