CVE-2024-50500

Summary

CVE-2024-50500 is a new vulnerability affecting the By Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme. This issue involves missing authorization, enabling attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability can potentially be exploited from any version of the plugin or theme up to 2.17.2, making it a significant concern for users running outdated software. If successfully exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or even take control of the affected website. It is therefore recommended that users of the By Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme update to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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