CVE-2025-31735

Summary

CVE-2025-31735 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the C. Johnson Footnotes plugin for WordPress. This issue, categorized as Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into the Footnotes plugin. The vulnerability exists in versions of the plugin from n/a through 2016.1230, allowing an attacker to execute scripts on affected websites and potentially steal user data or perform other malicious actions. Users are urged to update to the most recent, secure version of the plugin to mitigate this risk.

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