CVE-2022-44581

WordPress Defender Security plugin <= 3.3.2 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

Description

Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security allows : Screen Temporary Files for Sensitive Information.This issue affects Defender Security: from n/a through 3.3.2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 3.3.3 or a higher version.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.42%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: WPMU DEV Defender Security
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-security/wordpress-defender-security-plugin-3-3-2-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-44581?
CVE-2022-44581 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-44581?
To fix CVE-2022-44581: Update to 3.3.3 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2022-44581 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-44581 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-44581?
CVE-2022-44581 affects WPMU DEV Defender Security.
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