CVE-2024-50500

WordPress Phlox Core Elements plugin <= 2.17.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in By Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.17.2.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: By Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/auxin-elements/vulnerability/wordpress-phlox-core-elements-plugin-2-17-2-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50500?
CVE-2024-50500 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-50500?
To fix CVE-2024-50500, 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-2024-50500 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-50500 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-2024-50500?
CVE-2024-50500 affects By Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme.
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