CVE-2023-51490
CVE-2023-51490 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56203
- Weakness: CWE-532
- Affected product: Wpmudev Defender Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-51490?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-51490?
- CVE-2023-51490 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-2023-51490 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-51490?
- CVE-2023-51490 affects Wpmudev Defender Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-51490?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-51490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-51490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56203.
- When was CVE-2023-51490 published?
- CVE-2023-51490 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpmudev:defender_security:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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