CVE-2024-9545: The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's aux_contact_box and aux_gmaps shortcodes in all versions up to, and

medium Affects auxin-elements (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's aux_contact_box and aux_gmaps shortcodes in all versions up to, and

Package
auxin-elements (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<2.17.1
Fixed in
2.17.1
Severity
medium  CVSS 6.4
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 0% (26.0th percentile)
Published
2024-12-21
Source
nvd

References

CWE-79
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