Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information Vulnerability Affects Defender Security
CVE-2022-44581

5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Defender Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 May 2024

Summary

The vulnerability in WPMU DEV's Defender Security plugin enables the insecure storage of sensitive information. Specifically, this flaw allows temporary files to potentially expose sensitive data to unauthorized access. Affected versions of the plugin may lead to security risks, emphasizing the need for website administrators to assess their current installations and implement recommended patches or alternative security measures.

Affected Version(s)

Defender Security <= 3.3.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-se...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Calvin Alkan - Snicco (Patchstack Alliance)
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