CVE-2024-9302: app builder — Fix

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-640 CWE-640

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
appcheap	app_builder	< 5.3.7

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3161215/

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/app-builder/tags/5.3.1/includes/Di/Service/Auth/ForgotPassword.php#L196 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/app-builder/tags/5.3.1/includes/Di/Service/Auth/ForgotPassword.php#L247 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0eb9d676-4fa0-4bdc-af44-5d7e1dd8c6e6?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9302? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-9302? +

CVE-2024-9302 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9302? +

CVE-2024-9302 affects products from appcheap, specifically: app_builder. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-9302? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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