CVE-2024-37444: Missing Authorization in WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform Defender Security
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform Defender Security defender-security.This issue affects Defender Security: from n/a through <= 4.7.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in WPMU DEV's Defender Security plugin for WordPress is due to missing authorization controls, allowing unauthenticated attackers to potentially cause a denial of service or availability impact. It affects all versions up to 4.7.1. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to an availability impact on affected WordPress sites using Defender Security plugin versions up to 4.7.1. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider limiting exposure of the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible.
CVE-2024-37444: Missing Authorization in WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform Defender Security
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform Defender Security defender-security.This issue affects Defender Security: from n/a through <= 4.7.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in WPMU DEV's Defender Security plugin for WordPress is due to missing authorization controls, allowing unauthenticated attackers to potentially cause a denial of service or availability impact. It affects all versions up to 4.7.1. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to an availability impact on affected WordPress sites using Defender Security plugin versions up to 4.7.1. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider limiting exposure of the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-09T08:52:00.673Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7457e6bfc5ba1def6d3c
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:39:03 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 3:54:31 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 12:38:58 PM
Views: 21
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