What the vulnerability does
01Description
The App Builder – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Flight plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.7. This is due to the verify_otp_forgot_password() and update_password() functions not having enough controls to prevent a successful brute force attack of the OTP to change a password, or verify that a password reset request came from an authorized user. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to generate and brute force an OTP that makes it possible to change any users passwords, including an administrator.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
App Builder versions up to 5.3.7 contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify application content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires complex network conditions to exploit but does not require authentication or user interaction. Organizations using affected versions should update immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify app content, or cause the service to become unavailable.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
If you use App Builder ≤5.3.7, attackers can access data, alter apps, or cause downtime without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access; no authentication required, but exploitation requires specific technical conditions.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 25, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
