CVE-2024-50500: Missing Authorization in averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
Missing Authorization vulnerability in averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme auxin-elements allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through <= 2.17.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the averta Shortcodes and extra features for the Phlox theme (auxin-elements) arises from missing authorization checks, leading to incorrect access control. It affects all versions up to and including 2.17.4. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely with low complexity and requires low privileges, without user interaction. The impact is limited to integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact reported. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges could exploit this vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions due to missing authorization controls. The impact is limited to integrity, meaning the attacker could potentially modify data or settings they should not have access to. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations where possible to limit exposure. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security advisories related to this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-50500: Missing Authorization in averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme auxin-elements allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through <= 2.17.4.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the averta Shortcodes and extra features for the Phlox theme (auxin-elements) arises from missing authorization checks, leading to incorrect access control. It affects all versions up to and including 2.17.4. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely with low complexity and requires low privileges, without user interaction. The impact is limited to integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact reported. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges could exploit this vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions due to missing authorization controls. The impact is limited to integrity, meaning the attacker could potentially modify data or settings they should not have access to. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations where possible to limit exposure. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security advisories related to this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-24T07:26:59.134Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd74fbe6bfc5ba1df020d1
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:47 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 3:34:59 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 12:38:18 PM
Views: 16
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