CVE-2023-4214
CVE-2023-4214 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apppresser with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-620.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-620
- Affected product: Apppresser
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-4214?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-4214?
- CVE-2023-4214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-4214 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-4214?
- CVE-2023-4214 affects Apppresser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-4214?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-4214 published?
- CVE-2023-4214 was published on 2023-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/apppresser/trunk/inc/AppPresser_API_Limit.php?rev=2997182
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/apppresser/trunk/inc/AppPresser_WPAPI_Mods.php#L567
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2997160/apppresser
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4c44c36a-c4c7-49c2-b750-1589e7840dde?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apppresser:apppresser:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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