How severe is CVE-2017-12949?

CVE-2017-12949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12949?

CVE-2017-12949 affects Podlove Podlove Podcast Publisher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12949?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-12949 published?

CVE-2017-12949 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12949

CVE-2017-12949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Podlove Podlove Podcast Publisher with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Podlove Podlove Podcast Publisher
Published: 2017-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

lib\modules\contributors\contributor_list_table.php in the Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin 2.5.3 and earlier for WordPress has SQL injection in the orderby parameter to wp-admin/admin.php, exploitable through CSRF.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12949?: lib\modules\contributors\contributor_list_table.php in the Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin 2.5.3 and earlier for WordPress has SQL injection in the orderby parameter to wp-admin/admin.php, exploitable through CSRF.
How severe is CVE-2017-12949?: CVE-2017-12949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12949?: CVE-2017-12949 affects Podlove Podlove Podcast Publisher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-12949 published?: CVE-2017-12949 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.defensecode.com/advisories/DC-2017-05-006_WordPress_Podlove_Podcast_Publisher_Plugin_Advisory.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:podlove:podlove_podcast_publisher:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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