Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Modern Footnotes by Prismtech Studios
CVE-2025-50049

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Modern Footnotes
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-50049?

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Modern Footnotes plugin, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts during web page generation. This affects all versions from n/a to 1.4.19, potentially compromising site integrity and user security by executing unauthorized scripts in the context of an affected user's browser. Proper sanitization of input is critical to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Modern Footnotes <= 1.4.19

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/modern-f...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

muhammad yudha (Patchstack Alliance)
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