How severe is CVE-2023-5089?

CVE-2023-5089 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5089 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5089?

CVE-2023-5089 affects Wpmudev Defender Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5089?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-5089 published?

CVE-2023-5089 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5089

CVE-2023-5089 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpmudev Defender Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wpmudev Defender Security
Published: 2023-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Defender Security WordPress plugin before 4.1.0 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the login page, even when the hide login page functionality of the plugin is enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5089?: The Defender Security WordPress plugin before 4.1.0 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the login page, even when the hide login page functionality of the plugin is enabled.
How severe is CVE-2023-5089?: CVE-2023-5089 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5089 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5089?: CVE-2023-5089 affects Wpmudev Defender Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5089?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5089 published?: CVE-2023-5089 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpmudev:defender_security:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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