What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51490?

CVE-2023-51490 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Which versions of Defender Security are affected by CVE-2023-51490?

CVE-2023-51490 presents moderate security risk, a log file exposure vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. This could allow unauthorized file access.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-51490?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review data exposure and access controls.

Defender Security CVE-2023-51490

MEDIUM

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (CWE-532)

2024-01-08 audit@patchstack.com

Information Disclosure Defender Security Wpmudev

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 08, 2024 - 21:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security - Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall.1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-532. Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security - Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall.1.0. Affected products include: Wpmudev Defender Security. Version information: through 4.1.0..

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.