WordPress plugin
Modern Footnotes security & vulnerabilities
No known unpatched vulnerabilities in the latest version
All 3 known vulnerabilities are fixed in the latest release. If you run an older version, update to null or newer.
- Critical0
- High0
- Medium3
- Low0
All Modern Footnotes vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤1.4.19Update to 1.4.20 | CVE-2025-50049 | |
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ≤1.4.16Update to 1.4.17 | CVE-2023-5618 | |
| Medium4.4 | Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤1.4.15Update to 1.4.16 | CVE-2023-28423 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤1.4.19Update to 1.4.20
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
≤1.4.16Update to 1.4.17
- Medium4.4Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤1.4.15Update to 1.4.16
Modern Footnotes: common questions
Does Modern Footnotes have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 3 known vulnerabilities in Modern Footnotes: 3 medium. None are known to affect version null.
How do I check which version of Modern 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 Modern Footnotes vulnerability?
CVE-2025-50049, published Jun 19, 2025: Modern Footnotes <= 1.4.19 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Modern Footnotes vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Modern Footnotes vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.