CVE-2026-74008: CWE-201 Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data in averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme <= 2.17.22 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-201 (Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data), affects the averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme up to version 2.17.22. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information that is improperly inserted into data sent by the application. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, impacting confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability results in the exposure of sensitive information to unauthenticated attackers, potentially leading to information disclosure. There is no impact on data integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented as of now. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches once available.
CVE-2026-74008: CWE-201 Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data in averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
Description
Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme <= 2.17.22 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-201 (Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data), affects the averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme up to version 2.17.22. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information that is improperly inserted into data sent by the application. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, impacting confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability results in the exposure of sensitive information to unauthenticated attackers, potentially leading to information disclosure. There is no impact on data integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented as of now. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-14T10:16:11.319Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a846a52c6e8be033250a755
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 14:21:06 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 14:35:41 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 15:10:29 UTC
Views: 6
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