CVE-2024-56019

Summary

CVE-2024-56019 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Inline Footnotes version 2.3.0 and earlier. The flaw lies in the neutralization process of user-supplied data during web page generation. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into the footnotes, which can be stored and executed in a user's browser when they view the affected webpage. This could lead to the theft of sensitive information or the takeover of user accounts. Users are strongly advised to update their Inline Footnotes software to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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