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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The AppPresser – Mobile App Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.6. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's password reset code prior to updating their password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, with knowledge of a user's email address, to reset the user's password and gain access to their account.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
AppPresser versions 4.4.6 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The flaw requires no special setup or user interaction. All sites running affected versions are at immediate risk and should update as soon as a patch is available.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive data, modify content, or crash the site without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access private data, alter pages, or take the site offline without any warning.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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