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jQuery Hover Footnotes security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical0
- High0
- Medium2
- Low0
All jQuery Hover Footnotes vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium4.3 | Cross-Site Request Forgery to Plugin Settings Update ≤1.4No patch available | CVE-2026-10553 | |
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Footnote Qualifier ('{{...}}' Syntax) ≤1.4No patch available | CVE-2026-10738 |
- Medium4.3Cross-Site Request Forgery to Plugin Settings Update
≤1.4No patch available
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Footnote Qualifier ('{{...}}' Syntax)
≤1.4No patch available
jQuery Hover Footnotes: common questions
Does jQuery Hover Footnotes have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 2 known vulnerabilities in jQuery Hover Footnotes: 2 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of jQuery Hover Footnotes I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent jQuery Hover Footnotes vulnerability?
CVE-2026-10553, published Jun 8, 2026: jQuery Hover Footnotes <= 1.4 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Plugin Settings Update. Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.3).
Is any jQuery Hover Footnotes vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known jQuery Hover Footnotes vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.