CVE-2024-50500: Missing Authorization vulnerability in averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme auxin-elements all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-50500?

shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme: upgrade to 2.17.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-50500 being exploited?

CVE-2024-50500 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-2024-50500 affect?

CVE-2024-50500 affects shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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 th

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-50500?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-50500 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) 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.

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 <= 2.17.4.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-02-03
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

2025-02-03 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

averta shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.17.3

Fixed in: 2.17.3

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 2.17.3 (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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-50500?

shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme: upgrade to 2.17.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-50500 being exploited?

CVE-2024-50500 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-2024-50500 affect?

CVE-2024-50500 affects shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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 th

How urgent is CVE-2024-50500?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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