CVE-2024-1533

Description

The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTML Element in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.5 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. Requires Elementor and the Phlox theme to be installed.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8bcd2c5e-4969-4530-b3ab-930c5051d8f1?source=cve third party advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/auxin-elements/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1533?
CVE-2024-1533 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-1533?
To fix CVE-2024-1533, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-1533 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-1533 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-1533?
CVE-2024-1533 affects averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme.
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