What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Build App Online plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to account takeover due to a weak password reset mechanism in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.22. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of arbitrary users by guessing an 4-digit numeric reset code.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Build App Online versions up to 1.0.22 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 1.0.22 as soon as possible.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt site availability without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Confidential data exposure, unauthorized content changes, or service downtime possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access; specific technical conditions must be met (high attack complexity).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 11, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated