CVE-2020-24149: Server-side request forgery (SSRF) in the Podcast Importer SecondLine (podcast-importer-secondline) plugin 1.1

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-24149 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting podcast importer secondline. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Server-side request forgery (SSRF) in the Podcast Importer SecondLine (podcast-importer-secondline) plugin 1.1.4 for WordPress via the podcast_feed parameter in a secondline_import_initialize action to the secondlinepodcastimport page.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2021-07-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: secondline

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-07-07 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

secondline podcast importer secondline DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy podcast-importer-secondline || rpm -q podcast-importer-secondline || podcast-importer-secondline --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison podcast-importer-secondline sudo apt install podcast-importer-secondline=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.4> sudo apt-mark hold podcast-importer-secondline

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

dnf --showduplicates list podcast-importer-secondline sudo dnf downgrade podcast-importer-secondline-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add podcast-importer-secondline

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.

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-2020-24149?

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

Is CVE-2020-24149 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24149 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-2020-24149 affect?

CVE-2020-24149 affects podcast importer secondline. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Server-side request forgery (SSRF) in the Podcast Importer SecondLine (podcast-importer-secondline) plugin 1.1.4 for WordPress via the podcast_feed parameter in a secondline_import_initialize action to the secondlinepodcastimport page.

How urgent is CVE-2020-24149?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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