Is CVE-2024-50500 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-50500 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-50500 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-50500 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-50500?

CVE-2024-50500 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-50500

CWE-862Published: February 3, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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 <= 2.17.4.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A missing authorization vulnerability in the Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme (auxin-elements) allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access controls. This can lead to unauthorized actions or data access. The 9.8 CVSS score highlights the critical nature of this remotely exploitable flaw.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update the Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme to a version beyond 2.17.4.

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-2024-50500 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.