CVE-2024-1357: 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 plugin's aux_timeline shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes such as thumb_mode and date_type. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme WordPress plugin is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via its aux_timeline shortcode. This occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user input in attributes like thumb_mode and date_type. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can exploit this to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the context of users viewing the injected content. This vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 2.15.7 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim user. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity of user sessions and data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict contributor-level and higher permissions to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the vulnerable aux_timeline shortcode if feasible to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2024-1357: 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 plugin's aux_timeline shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes such as thumb_mode and date_type. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Technical Analysis
The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme WordPress plugin is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via its aux_timeline shortcode. This occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user input in attributes like thumb_mode and date_type. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can exploit this to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the context of users viewing the injected content. This vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 2.15.7 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim user. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity of user sessions and data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict contributor-level and higher permissions to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the vulnerable aux_timeline shortcode if feasible to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-08T18:15:17.715Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d2bb7ef31ef0b56e909
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:59:08 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:20:56 PM
Views: 16
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