CVE-2023-51490 WordPress Defender Security Plugin <= 4.1.0 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure
An attacker can access sensitive information exposed by the Defender Security plugin, potentially compromising user data or system details.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-51490?
CVE-2023-51490 is a medium-severity vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall, published on 8 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall.This issue affects Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall: from n/a through 4.1.0.
Weakness: CWE-532
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51490?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpmudev Defender Security.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51490?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51490 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-51490 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51490 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in WPMU DEV Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gh6x-qpj6-x25r.