CVE-2024-9302
CVE-2024-9302 is a high-severity vulnerability in Appcheap App Builder 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-640.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49847
- Weakness: CWE-640
- Affected product: Appcheap App Builder
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
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.
- How severe is CVE-2024-9302?
- CVE-2024-9302 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-2024-9302 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-9302?
- CVE-2024-9302 affects Appcheap App Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-9302?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-9302 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-9302 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49847.
- When was CVE-2024-9302 published?
- CVE-2024-9302 was published on 2024-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
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://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3161215/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0eb9d676-4fa0-4bdc-af44-5d7e1dd8c6e6?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:appcheap:app_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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