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CVE-2026-112834 Castos CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-112834 vulnerability affects the WordPress Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin, versions up to and including 3.17.0. This issue is related to a Missing Authorization vulnerability, which could potentially allow attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and a severity of MEDIUM. Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin should assess their exposure and verify the configuration of access control security levels. The CVE record and source item provide details about the vulnerability, including its description and affected versions.

Vendor
Castos
Product
Seriously Simple Podcasting
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-20
Original CVE updated
2026-10-21
Advisory published
2026-10-20
Advisory updated
2026-10-21

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin, especially those using versions up to 3.17.0, should assess their exposure and verify the configuration of access control security levels.

Why it matters

The CVE-2026-112834 vulnerability in the WordPress Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin requires defenders to verify access control configurations and ensure proper authorization mechanisms are in place to prevent potential exploitation.

  • Verification of access control security levels for the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin
  • Potential exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels
  • Ensuring proper authorization mechanisms are in place for the plugin

Technical summary

The Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin for WordPress, versions up to and including 3.17.0, is vulnerable to a Missing Authorization issue. This could potentially allow attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and defenders should prioritize verifying the configuration of access control security levels for the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin and ensure that proper authorization mechanisms are in place.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the configuration of access control security levels for the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin, especially for versions up to 3.17.0, and ensure that proper authorization mechanisms are in place.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the configuration of access control security levels for the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin
  • Ensure proper authorization mechanisms are in place for the plugin
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details about the vulnerability, including its description and affected versions. However, additional information about potential exploits or impacts is limited.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-112834 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-112834

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-112834 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-112834

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.