SB2022120512 - Authentication bypass in WordPress Defender Security plugin
Published: December 5, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022120512
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44581)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain admin access to the website.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.