CVE-2023-5089— Defender Security < 4.1.0 - Protection Bypass (Hidden Login Page)
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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 4.1.0 版本之前存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于不会阻止通过 auth_redirect WordPress 函数重定向到登录页面，从而允许未经身份验证的访问者访问登录页面。
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CVE-2023-5089.yaml [template]
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-5089
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Defender Security < 4.1.0 - Protection Bypass (Hidden Login Page)
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
WordPress plugin Defender Security 安全漏洞
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 4.1.0 版本之前存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于不会阻止通过 auth_redirect WordPress 函数重定向到登录页面，从而允许未经身份验证的访问者访问登录页面。
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)
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Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Unknown | Defender Security | 0 ~ 4.1.0 | - |
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II. Public POCs for CVE-2023-5089
| # | POC Description | Source Link | Shenlong Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defender Security < 4.1.0 - Protection Bypass (Hidden Login Page) | https://github.com/Cappricio-Securities/CVE-2023-5089 | POC Details |
| 2 | 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. | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-5089.yaml | POC Details |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2023-5089 (1)
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2b547488-187b-44bc-a57d-f876a7d4c87d exploit vdb-entry technical-description
Other References for CVE-2023-5089 (1)
Same Patch Batch · Unknown · 2023-10-16 · 40 CVEs total
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| CVE-2023-4691 | Bookly < 22.4 - Admin+ SQLi | |
| CVE-2023-4783 | Magee Shortcodes <= 2.1.1 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via shortcode | |
| CVE-2023-4795 | Testimonial Slider Shortcode < 1.1.9 - Contributor+ Stored XSS | |
| CVE-2023-4687 | PageLayer < 1.7.7 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS | |
| CVE-2023-4388 | EventON < 2.2 - Admin+ Stored XSS | |
| CVE-2023-5167 | User Activity Log Pro < 2.3.4 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via User Agent | |
| CVE-2023-4776 | WPSchoolPress < 2.2.5 - Teacher+ SQLi | |
| CVE-2023-4643 | Enable Media Replace < 4.1.3 - Author+ PHP Object Injection | |
| CVE-2023-4805 | Tutor LMS < 2.3.0 - Subscriber+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting | |
| CVE-2023-5087 | PageLayer < 1.7.8 - Author+ Stored XSS | |
| CVE-2023-4862 | File Manager Pro < 1.8.1 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting | |
| CVE-2023-4819 | Shared Files < 1.7.6 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting | |
| CVE-2023-5177 | Vrm 360 3D Model Viewer <= 1.2.1 - Full Path Disclosure | |
| CVE-2023-4971 | Weaver Xtreme Theme Support < 6.3.1 - Admin+ PHP Object Injection | |
| CVE-2023-4290 | WP Matterport Shortcode < 2.1.7 - Reflected XSS | |
| CVE-2023-4620 | Booking Calendar < 9.7.3.1 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS | |
| CVE-2023-3392 | Read More & Accordion < 3.2.7 - Admin+ PHP Object Injection | |
| CVE-2023-4827 | File Manager Pro < 1.8 - Remote Code Execution via CSRF |
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