CVE-2026-74008

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in Phlox Theme

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: Patchstack

Description

Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Averta LTD Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme auxin-elements allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.17.24.

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Published

2026-08-18

Last Modified

2026-10-07

Generated

2026-10-18

AI Q&A

2026-08-18

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-16

NVD

CVE-2026-74008

EUVD

EUVD-2026-60816

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
phlox	theme	to 2.17.22 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-201	The code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an unauthenticated sensitive data exposure issue in the Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme versions 2.17.22 and below. It allows attackers to access sensitive data without authentication.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive information, potentially leading to data breaches or privacy violations. The impact depends on the nature of the exposed data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations due to unauthorized data exposure. Organizations may face legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Phlox theme to the latest version (2.17.23 or higher) to patch the vulnerability. If an update is not available, consider disabling or removing the theme until a fix is released.

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