CVE-2024-8486: The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scri

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8486?

shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme: upgrade to 2.16.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8486 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8486 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-2024-8486 affect?

CVE-2024-8486 affects shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter in the Modern Heading and Icon Picker widgets all versions up to, and including, 2.16.3 due to insuf

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8486?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8486 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) 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.

The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter in the Modern Heading and Icon Picker widgets all versions up to, and including, 2.16.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-10-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: averta

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-05 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

averta shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.16.4

Fixed in: 2.16.4

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 2.16.4 (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-2024-8486?

shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme: upgrade to 2.16.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8486 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8486 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-2024-8486 affect?

CVE-2024-8486 affects shortcodes and extra features for phlox theme. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter in the Modern Heading and Icon Picker widgets all versions up to, and including, 2.16.3 due to insuf

How urgent is CVE-2024-8486?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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