Vulnerability Description
The AJS Footnotes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'note_list_class' and 'popup_display_effect_in' parameters in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 due to missing authorization and nonce verification on settings save, as well as insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update plugin settings and inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ajs-footnotes/tags/1.0/ajs_footnotes.
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4da167e0-c1cf-496f-9b1
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-15378?
CVE-2025-15378 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The AJS Footnotes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'note_list_class' and 'popup_display_effect_in' parameters in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 due to ...
How severe is CVE-2025-15378?
CVE-2025-15378 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-15378?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.