What the vulnerability does
01Description
The AppPresser – Mobile App Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.4. This is due to the appp_reset_password() and validate_reset_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
AppPresser versions up to 4.4.4 contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity but no authentication. The exact attack vector is unclear due to incomplete CWE classification, but the high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability suggests a serious flaw in core functionality.
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
Potential data breach, unauthorized content changes, or service disruption affecting your mobile app and site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access; no authentication required, but attack complexity is high.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 16, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
