CVE-2025-69016 - CVE House
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Status published Medium CVE-2025-69016

WordPress Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin <= 2.17.15 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

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 <= 2.17.15.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Legion Hunter | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program

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Affected Vendor

Affected Software

Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
Vulnerable Versions:
0

Timeline

Official Publish: December 30th, 2025
Last Modified: April 28th, 2026
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application
Initial Access
T1068 Exploitation for Privilege Escalation
Privilege Escalation
T1078 Valid Accounts
Persistence
T1531 Account Access Removal
Impact