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Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme <= 2.16.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Modern Heading and Icon Picker Widgets

CVE-2024-8486 · auxin-elements

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Vulnerability: Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme <= 2.16.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Modern Heading and Icon Picker Widgets
Affected software: auxin-elements(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 2.16.3
Authentication: Authenticated (see advisory title)
Vulnerability type: Cross-site scripting
CVE: CVE-2024-8486
Published: 4 October 2024
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: May allow attackers to run scripts in visitors' browsers or hijack admin sessions.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 09316a23-3a99-47f2-9c3f-795dc0a4a792). Methodology and redistribution notes

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