CVE-2024-4611

AppPresser <= 4.3.2 - Improper Missing Encryption Exception Handling to Authentication Bypass

Description

The AppPresser plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper missing encryption exception handling on the 'decrypt_value' and on the 'doCookieAuth' functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they previously used the login via the plugin API. This can only be exploited if the 'openssl' php extension is not loaded on the server.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.86% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: scottopolis AppPresser – Mobile App Framework
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d1498fdf-9d5e-4277-92be-469d6646864b?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/apppresser/trunk/inc/AppPresser_User.php?rev=2789173#L40 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/apppresser/trunk/inc/AppPresser_Theme_Switcher.php?rev=2456516#L167 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/apppresser/trunk/inc/AppPresser_Theme_Switcher.php?rev=2456516#L133 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3093975/apppresser patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4611?
CVE-2024-4611 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-4611?
To fix CVE-2024-4611, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-4611 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-4611 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-4611?
CVE-2024-4611 affects scottopolis AppPresser – Mobile App Framework.
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