Missing Authorization in Phlox Theme Shortcodes Enables Access Bypass

Publication date: 2025-12-30

Last updated on: 2026-04-01

Assigner: Patchstack

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 <= 2.17.15.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-12-30

Last Modified

2026-04-01

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-12-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-69016

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
averta	phlox_theme	*

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Exploitability

CWE

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-862	The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the averta Shortcodes and extra features for the Phlox theme auxin-elements. It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially bypassing intended restrictions.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing unauthorized users to access or manipulate features that should be restricted, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the affected Phlox theme components.

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