CVE-2023-47189— WordPress Defender Security plugin <= 4.2.0 - Masked Login Area View Bypass vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
WPMU DEV Defender Security
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
WordPress和WordPress plugin都是WordPress基金会的产品。WordPress是一套使用PHP语言开发的博客平台。该平台支持在PHP和MySQL的服务器上架设个人博客网站。WordPress plugin是一个应用插件。 WordPress plugin Defender Security 4.2.0版本及之前版本存在授权问题漏洞，该漏洞源于身份验证不正确。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-47189
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
WordPress Defender Security plugin <= 4.2.0 - Masked Login Area View Bypass vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
认证机制不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
WordPress plugin Defender Security 授权问题漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
WordPress和WordPress plugin都是WordPress基金会的产品。WordPress是一套使用PHP语言开发的博客平台。该平台支持在PHP和MySQL的服务器上架设个人博客网站。WordPress plugin是一个应用插件。 WordPress plugin Defender Security 4.2.0版本及之前版本存在授权问题漏洞，该漏洞源于身份验证不正确。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPMU DEV | Defender Security | n/a ~ 4.2.0 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2023-47189 (1)
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