CVE-2023-7264 HIGH

CVE-2023-7264: Build App Online <= 1.0.22 - Account Takeover via Weak Password Reset Mechanism

Vendor Hakeemnala
Product Build App Online
Weakness CWE-640 · Weak password recovery
Published June 11, 2024
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 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

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