CVE-2024-11024CWE-230

AppPresser – Mobile App Framework <= 4.4.6 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via Password Reset

Critical · published November 26, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple password reset mishap is the gatekeeper for account takeover! 🚀 Unauthenticated attackers can hijack user accounts with just an email address under the CVE-2024-11024 vulnerability in the AppPresser plugin for WordPress! Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and ask for a meal using someone else's name—they get served without so much as a second glance. This vulnerability allows attackers to reset passwords without proper checks, just like a server handing over a dish without confirming the order! This could lead to a devastating breach where attackers gain unauthorized access to user accounts, effectively allowing them to steal sensitive data or impersonate users. Imagine the chaos they could unleash, manipulating accounts and wreaking havoc—all because of a simple oversight in password validation!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and ask for a meal using someone else's name—they get served without so much as a second glance. This vulnerability allows attackers to reset passwords without proper checks, just like a server handing over a dish without confirming the order! The AppPresser – Mobile App Framework plugin fails to validate the password reset code properly, making it vulnerable to privilege escalation. This allows attackers who know a user's email to reset their password without authentication, gaining immediate access to the account.

What to do

This could lead to a devastating breach where attackers gain unauthorized access to user accounts, effectively allowing them to steal sensitive data or impersonate users. Imagine the chaos they could unleash, manipulating accounts and wreaking havoc—all because of a simple oversight in password validation! To protect your site, update the AppPresser plugin to version 4.4.7 or later immediately. It's crucial to ensure proper validation is in place for password reset codes to prevent unauthorized access. Don't forget to audit your user accounts for suspicious activity! You've got this! By following these steps, you can secure your site and protect your users! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00698 · 52.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-230 · Improper Handling of Missing Values
Published
2024-11-26T11:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 NOV 11:04Z
    AppPresser – Mobile App Framework <= 4.4.6 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via Password Reset
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