CVE-2023-47189

WordPress Defender Security plugin <= 4.2.0 - Masked Login Area View Bypass vulnerability

Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Defender Security: from n/a through 4.2.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 4.2.1 or a higher version.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
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-securit-plugin-4-2-0-masked-login-area-view-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47189?
CVE-2023-47189 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-47189?
To fix CVE-2023-47189: Update to 4.2.1 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-47189 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-47189 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-2023-47189?
CVE-2023-47189 affects WPMU DEV Defender Security.
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