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 WPMU DEV 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.

WPMU DEV Defender Security CVE-2023-51490

MEDIUM

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

2024-01-08 audit@patchstack.com

Information Disclosure

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

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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.