Missing Authorization in Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress

1) Missing Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU105871

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50500

CWE-ID: CWE-862 - Missing Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing capability check on a function. A remote user can perform an unauthorized action.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: 2.17.0 - 2.17.4

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:averta:auxin-elements:2.17.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:averta:auxin-elements:2.17.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:averta:auxin-elements:2.17.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

External links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/auxin-elements/vulnerability/wordpress-phlox-core-elements-plugin-2-17-2-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.