Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: A security weakness
Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme is affected by a security weakness. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation.
- Component
- Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
- Plugin slug
auxin-elements- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Jan 06, 2026
This CVE was published Jan 06, 2026 and is one of 17 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.17.13 via the auxels_ajax_search due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract titles of draft posts that they should not have access to.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N