WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

Defender Security < 4.2.0 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Log File

Description

The Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.0 via the plugin's log file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including system and plugin information.

Affects Plugins

Plugin icon
defender-security
Fixed in 4.2.0

References

CVE
CVE-2023-51490
URL
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-security/wordpress-defender-security-plugin-4-1-0-sensitive-data-exposure-via-log-file-vulnerability

Classification

Type
SENSITIVE DATA DISCLOSURE
OWASP top 10
A3: Sensitive Data Exposure
CWE
CWE-200
CVSS
5.3 (medium)

Miscellaneous

Original Researcher
Joshua Chan
Verified
No
WPVDB ID
5ac5d7bc-9aa9-4299-aad8-7e369b5f4fc9

Timeline

Publicly Published
2023-12-27 (about 4 months ago)
Added
2024-01-05 (about 4 months ago)
Last Updated
2024-01-05 (about 4 months ago)

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