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4.3

WP‑Footnotes plugin lets attackers insert malicious scripts

CVE-2008-0691 · published 18 years ago
Summary

The WP‑Footnotes plugin for WordPress does not properly check data entered in its admin settings, allowing an attacker to place harmful code into pages viewed by users. This could lead to stolen cookies, credential hijacking, or unwanted page changes. Update the plugin to the latest version or remove it until a patched release is available.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
simon_elvery wp-footnotes 2.2
cpe:2.3:a:simon_elvery:wp-footnotes:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
wordpress wp-footnotes 2.2
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wp-footnotes:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in admin_panel.php in the Simon Elvery WP-Footnotes 2.2 plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via th...
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in admin_panel.php in the Simon Elvery WP-Footnotes 2.2 plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) wp_footnotes_current_settings[priority], (2) wp_footnotes_current_settings[style_rules], (3) wp_footnotes_current_settings[pre_footnotes], and (4) wp_footnotes_current_settings[post_footnotes] parameters.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published12 Feb 2008
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-0691 · NVD
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