CVE-2024-1348: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the custom JS parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1348 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme WordPress plugin by averta. It affects all versions up to and including 2.15.7. The vulnerability allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code via the custom JS parameter due to improper input sanitization and output escaping. This malicious code executes in the context of users who visit the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No patch or official fix details are available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the custom JS parameter. These scripts execute when other users access the injected pages, potentially compromising user sessions or data confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability does not impact availability. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the vulnerable plugin features. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-1348: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
Description
The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the custom JS parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1348 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme WordPress plugin by averta. It affects all versions up to and including 2.15.7. The vulnerability allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code via the custom JS parameter due to improper input sanitization and output escaping. This malicious code executes in the context of users who visit the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No patch or official fix details are available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the custom JS parameter. These scripts execute when other users access the injected pages, potentially compromising user sessions or data confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability does not impact availability. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the vulnerable plugin features. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-08T14:44:52.636Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d2bb7ef31ef0b56e8fb
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:40:56 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:21:30 AM
Views: 12
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