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CVE-2023-51490

Summary
Assigner-Patchstack
Assigner Org ID-21595511-bba5-4825-b968-b78d1f9984a3
Published At-08 Jan, 2024 | 20:17
Updated At-23 May, 2025 | 16:02
Rejected At-
Credits

WordPress Defender Security Plugin <= 4.1.0 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure

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.

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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:Patchstack
Assigner Org ID:21595511-bba5-4825-b968-b78d1f9984a3
Published At:08 Jan, 2024 | 20:17
Updated At:23 May, 2025 | 16:02
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
WordPress Defender Security Plugin <= 4.1.0 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure

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.

Affected Products
Vendor
Incsub, LLCWPMU DEV
Product
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
Collection URL
https://wordpress.org/plugins
Package Name
defender-security
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • From n/a through 4.1.0 (custom)
    • -> unaffectedfrom4.2.0
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-532CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-532
Description: CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.15.3MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Version: 3.1
Base score: 5.3
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions

Update to 4.2.0 or a higher version.

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Credits
finder
Joshua Chan (Patchstack Alliance)
Timeline
EventDate
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-security/wordpress-defender-security-plugin-4-1-0-sensitive-data-exposure-via-log-file-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
vdb-entry
Hyperlink: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-security/wordpress-defender-security-plugin-4-1-0-sensitive-data-exposure-via-log-file-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Resource:
vdb-entry
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CVE Program Container
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-security/wordpress-defender-security-plugin-4-1-0-sensitive-data-exposure-via-log-file-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
vdb-entry
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-security/wordpress-defender-security-plugin-4-1-0-sensitive-data-exposure-via-log-file-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
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vdb-entry
x_transferred
2. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
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Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:audit@patchstack.com
Published At:08 Jan, 2024 | 21:15
Updated At:06 Feb, 2024 | 12:15

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.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.17.5HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Secondary3.15.3MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.5
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 5.3
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CPE Matches
Incsub, LLC
wpmudev
>>defender_security>>Versions up to 4.1.0(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:wpmudev:defender_security:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-532Primaryaudit@patchstack.com
CWE-532Secondarynvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-532
Type: Primary
Source: audit@patchstack.com
CWE ID: CWE-532
Type: Secondary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
Evaluator Description
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Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-security/wordpress-defender-security-plugin-4-1-0-sensitive-data-exposure-via-log-file-vulnerability?_s_id=cveaudit@patchstack.com
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-security/wordpress-defender-security-plugin-4-1-0-sensitive-data-exposure-via-log-file-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Source: audit@patchstack.com
Resource:
Third Party Advisory

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