CVE-2023-53920: PodcastGenerator 3.2.9 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the podcast title field accessi

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-53920 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting podcast generator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PodcastGenerator 3.2.9 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the podcast title field accessible through the podcast details interface (podcast_details.php). Malicious JavaScript payloads injected into the podcast title execute when users visit the application's home page.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: podcastgenerator

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-17 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

podcastgenerator podcast generator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison podcast-generator sudo apt install podcast-generator=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.9> sudo apt-mark hold podcast-generator

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

dnf --showduplicates list podcast-generator sudo dnf downgrade podcast-generator-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.9> sudo dnf versionlock add podcast-generator

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-2023-53920?

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

Is CVE-2023-53920 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53920 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-2023-53920 affect?

CVE-2023-53920 affects podcast generator. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). PodcastGenerator 3.2.9 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the podcast title field accessible through the podcast details interface (podcast_details.php). Malicious JavaScript payloads injected into the podcast title exe

How urgent is CVE-2023-53920?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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