CVE-2026-57737

WordPress Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin <= 2.17.22 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Jul 1, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Averta LTD Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme auxin-elements allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.17.22.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.17.24).

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History
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Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Averta LTD Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.17.16. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Averta LTD Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme auxin-elements allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.17.22.
Title WordPress Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin <= 2.17.16 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability WordPress Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin <= 2.17.22 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Averta
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Vendors & Products Averta
Averta shortcodes And Extra Features For Phlox Theme
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Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Averta LTD Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.17.16.
Title WordPress Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin <= 2.17.16 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Patchstack
Published
Updated
Oct 7, 2026, 2:58 PM
Reserved
Jun 25, 2026, 8:04 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Jul 1, 2026, 6:16 PM
Modified
Oct 25, 2026, 9:10 PM