CVE-2025-69016: Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme · Missing Authorization
Affects Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox themeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.3 Medium : upgrade to 2.17.24 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.17.24
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme to 2.17.24.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Averta LTDShortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
If you cannot patch yet, restrict access to the affected plugin features to trusted users only and monitor for any unusual activity related to the plugin. Avoid deploying the affected versions in high-risk environments.
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Averta LTD 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 2.17.22.
References
- patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/auxin-elements/vulnerability/wordpress-shortcodes-and-extra-features-for-phlox-theme-plugin-2-17-12-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve (opens in a new tab)
- patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/auxin-elements/vulnerability/wordpress-shortcodes-and-extra-features-for-phlox-theme-plugin-2-17-12-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve (opens in a new tab)