CVE-2026-74008 WordPress Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin <= 2.17.24 - Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability
Attackers can retrieve embedded sensitive data from the Phlox theme plugin, exposing confidential information to unauthorized users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-74008?
CVE-2026-74008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Averta LTD Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme, published on 18 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Averta LTD Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme auxin-elements allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.17.24.
Weakness: CWE-201
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-74008?
How do I fix CVE-2026-74008?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-74008 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-74008 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-74008 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-942m-q5jr-wqf3.