CVE-2026-7638 Details
Description
The App Builder – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Flight plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to and including 5.6.0. This is due to missing authorization validation in the `upload_avatar()` function, which accepts an attacker-controlled `user_id` parameter from the POST request body and uses it to update user meta without verifying that the authenticated requester owns or has permission to modify the target account. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to overwrite the profile avatar of any arbitrary user on the site, including administrators, by supplying a target `user_id` in the request body to the `/wp-json/app-builder/v1/upload-avatar` endpoint.
A vulnerability exists in the App Builder – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Flight plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions through 5.6.0. The issue is an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) that arises from inadequate authorization checks in the 'upload_avatar()' function. This function accepts a 'user_id' parameter from the POST request body and uses it to update user metadata without verifying if the requester has the right to modify the specified account. As a result, authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher can change the profile avatar of any user, including administrators, by providing a target 'user_id' to the '/wp-json/app-builder/v1/upload-avatar' endpoint.
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Assessed May 2, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| App Builder | <= 5.6.0 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 2, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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