WordPress Defender Security Plugin <= 4.1.0 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure
CVE-2023-51490

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2024

What is CVE-2023-51490?

A critical vulnerability has been identified in WPMU DEV's Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall, which exposes sensitive information to unauthorized actors. This issue pertains to improper handling of sensitive data potentially accessible through log files, affecting all versions from n/a up to 4.1.0. Users of this product are advised to review their security settings and update to the latest version to mitigate exposure risks.

Affected Version(s)

Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall <= 4.1.0

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Joshua Chan (Patchstack Alliance)
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The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.