What is the severity of CVE-2022-44581?

CVE-2022-44581 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44581?

To fix CVE-2022-44581, update the WPMU DEV Defender Security plugin to the latest version beyond 3.3.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-44581?

CVE-2022-44581 is an Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability.

Which versions of WPMU DEV Defender Security are affected by CVE-2022-44581?

CVE-2022-44581 affects all versions of WPMU DEV Defender Security up to and including 3.3.2.

Can CVE-2022-44581 impact other applications or plugins?

CVE-2022-44581 specifically impacts the WPMU DEV Defender Security and WordPress Defender Security plugins, but similar vulnerabilities may exist in other applications.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-44581

critical

9.8

CWE

922

17/5/2024

13/5/2025

CVE-2022-44581: WordPress Defender Security plugin <= 3.3.2 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

First published: Fri May 17 2024(Updated: )

Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security allows : Screen Temporary Files for Sensitive Information.This issue affects Defender Security: from n/a through 3.3.2.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress Defender Security	<=3.3.2
WordPress Defender	<=3.3.2
	<3.3.3

Remedy

Update to 3.3.3 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-security/wordpress-defender-security-plugin-3-3-2-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-44581?
CVE-2022-44581 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44581?
To fix CVE-2022-44581, update the WPMU DEV Defender Security plugin to the latest version beyond 3.3.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-44581?
CVE-2022-44581 is an Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability.
Which versions of WPMU DEV Defender Security are affected by CVE-2022-44581?
CVE-2022-44581 affects all versions of WPMU DEV Defender Security up to and including 3.3.2.
Can CVE-2022-44581 impact other applications or plugins?
CVE-2022-44581 specifically impacts the WPMU DEV Defender Security and WordPress Defender Security plugins, but similar vulnerabilities may exist in other applications.

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