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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, low confidentiality impact.
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Missing Authorization vulnerability in App Cheap App Builder allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects App Builder: from n/a through 5.5.3.
AnalysisAI
Missing authorization in App Builder WordPress plugin up to version 5.5.3 allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access controls, potentially accessing sensitive information. No public exploit or active exploitation has been identified, and EPSS score is low (0.06%).
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability is a Missing Authorization (CWE-862) in the App Builder plugin for WordPress. CPE data indicates the affected product is the WordPress plugin 'app-builder' by App Cheap. The issue allows attackers to bypass access control checks due to missing authorization checks on certain functions, leading to unauthorized information disclosure.
RemediationAI
Update App Builder plugin to version 5.5.4 or later. No workarounds are documented; upgrading is the recommended action. Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/app-builder/vulnerability/wordpress-app-builder-plugin-5-5-3-broken-access-control-vulnerability
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EUVD-2025-28342