CVE-2024-38769: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Tyche Softwares Arconix Shortcodes allows Accessing Functionality Not P

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-38769?

arconix shortcodes: upgrade to 2.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-38769 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38769 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-2024-38769 affect?

CVE-2024-38769 affects arconix shortcodes. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Tyche Softwares Arconix Shortcodes allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Arconix Shortcodes: from n/a through 2.1.11.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-38769?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-38769 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting arconix shortcodes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Tyche Softwares Arconix Shortcodes allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Arconix Shortcodes: from n/a through 2.1.11.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: tychesoftwares

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-01 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tychesoftwares arconix shortcodes UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.12

Fixed in: 2.1.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy arconix-shortcodes || rpm -q arconix-shortcodes || arconix-shortcodes --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade arconix-shortcodes

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade arconix-shortcodes

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-38769?

arconix shortcodes: upgrade to 2.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-38769 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38769 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-2024-38769 affect?

CVE-2024-38769 affects arconix shortcodes. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Tyche Softwares Arconix Shortcodes allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Arconix Shortcodes: from n/a through 2.1.11.

How urgent is CVE-2024-38769?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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