averta Shortcodes and Extra Features for Phlox Theme up to 2.17.12 on WordPress Shortcode insertion of sensitive information into sent data

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in averta Shortcodes and Extra Features for Phlox Theme up to 2.17.12 on WordPress. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Shortcode Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to insertion of sensitive information into sent data. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-63071. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in averta Shortcodes and Extra Features for Phlox Theme up to 2.17.12 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insertion of sensitive information into sent data vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-201. The code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme auxin-elements allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through <= 2.17.12.

The weakness was published by Bao. The advisory is available at vdp.patchstack.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-63071 since 10/24/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/09/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Insertion of sensitive information into sent data
CWE: CWE-201 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

10/24/2025 CVE reserved
12/09/2025 +46 days Advisory disclosed
12/09/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/09/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vdp.patchstack.com
Researcher: Bao
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-63071 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-63071
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-335350

Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2025 17:34
Changes: 12/09/2025 17:34 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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