AppPresser <= 4.2.5 - Insecure Password Reset Mechanism
Vulnerability Description
The AppPresser plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized password resets in versions up to, and including 4.2.5. This is due to the plugin generating too weak a reset code, and the code used to reset the password has no attempt or time limit.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- István Márton
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4c44c36a-c4c7-49c2-b750-1589e7840dde?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/apppresser/trunk/inc/AppPresser_WPAPI_Mods.php#L567
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2997160/apppresser
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/apppresser/trunk/inc/AppPresser_API_Limit.php?rev=2997182
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