CVE-2023-37888: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in By Averta Shor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-37888?

shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme: upgrade to 2.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-37888 being exploited?

CVE-2023-37888 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-37888 affect?

CVE-2023-37888 affects shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in By Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phl

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HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2023-37888 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in By Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.14.0.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: averta

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-17 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

averta shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.15.0

Fixed in: 2.15.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shortcodes-and-extra-features-for-phlox-theme || rpm -q shortcodes-and-extra-features-for-phlox-theme || shortcodes-and-extra-features-for-phlox-theme --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.15.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade shortcodes-and-extra-features-for-phlox-theme

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shortcodes-and-extra-features-for-phlox-theme

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-37888?

shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme: upgrade to 2.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-37888 being exploited?

CVE-2023-37888 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-37888 affect?

CVE-2023-37888 affects shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in By Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phl

How urgent is CVE-2023-37888?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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