CVE-2023-51490 (GCVE-0-2023-51490)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-01-08 20:17 – Updated: 2026-04-28 16:09
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WordPress Defender Security Plugin <= 4.1.0 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure
Summary
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.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-05-08 15:43 UTC
CWE
- CWE-532 - Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/def… | vdb-entry |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPMU DEV | Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall |
Affected:
n/a , ≤ 4.1.0
(custom)
|
guessed |
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