Is CVE-2023-37888 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-37888 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-37888 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-37888 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-37888?

CVE-2023-37888 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-37888

CWE-22Published: May 17, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A path traversal vulnerability in the Phlox theme shortcodes plugin allows for local file inclusion. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to access or execute arbitrary files on the server, resulting in a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit code is known to exist, and this vulnerability is not present in the CISA KEV list.

Recommended Action

Users should update the Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme to a version newer than 2.14.0.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-37888 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.