CVE-2024-9305: The AppPresser – Mobile App Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9305?

apppresser: upgrade to 4.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9305 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9305 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-9305 affect?

CVE-2024-9305 affects apppresser. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The AppPresser – Mobile App Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.4. This is due to the appp_reset_password() and validate_reset_password() functi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9305?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-9305 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting apppresser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AppPresser – Mobile App Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.4. This is due to the appp_reset_password() and validate_reset_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 unauth

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-640
Published	2024-10-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: apppresser

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-16 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apppresser apppresser UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.4.5

Fixed in: 4.4.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apppresser || rpm -q apppresser || apppresser --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apppresser

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade apppresser

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-9305?

apppresser: upgrade to 4.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9305 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9305 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-9305 affect?

CVE-2024-9305 affects apppresser. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The AppPresser – Mobile App Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.4. This is due to the appp_reset_password() and validate_reset_password() functi

How urgent is CVE-2024-9305?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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