How severe is CVE-2023-37888?

CVE-2023-37888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-37888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37888?

CVE-2023-37888 affects Averta Shortcodes And Extra Features For Phlox Theme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37888?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-37888 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-37888 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41762.

When was CVE-2023-37888 published?

CVE-2023-37888 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37888

CVE-2023-37888 is a high-severity vulnerability in Averta Shortcodes And Extra Features For Phlox Theme with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41762
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Averta Shortcodes And Extra Features For Phlox Theme
Published: 2024-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in By Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.14.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37888?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in By Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.14.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-37888?: CVE-2023-37888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-37888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37888?: CVE-2023-37888 affects Averta Shortcodes And Extra Features For Phlox Theme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-37888 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-37888 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41762.
When was CVE-2023-37888 published?: CVE-2023-37888 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/auxin-elements/wordpress-phlox-core-elements-plugin-2-14-0-unauthenticated-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:averta:shortcodes_and_extra_features_for_phlox_theme:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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