CVE-2023-4214 HIGH

CVE-2023-4214: AppPresser <= 4.2.5 - Insecure Password Reset Mechanism

Vendor Scottopolis
Product AppPresser – Mobile App Framework
Weakness CWE-620 · Unverified password change
Published November 18, 2023
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The AppPresser plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized password resets in versions up to, and including 4.2.5. This is due to the plugin generating too weak a reset code, and the code used to reset the password has no attempt or time limit.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

AppPresser versions up to 4.2.5 contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires specific technical conditions to exploit but does not require authentication or user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 4.2.5 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Confidential data exposure, unauthorized content changes, or service disruption without warning.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access; specific technical conditions must be met (high attack complexity).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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