#VU69780 Improper Authentication in Defender Security, Monitoring, and Hack Protection - CVE-2022-44581

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#VU69780 Improper Authentication in Defender Security, Monitoring, and Hack Protection - CVE-2022-44581

Published: December 1, 2022 / Updated: December 5, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU69780
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44581
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Defender Security, Monitoring, and Hack Protection
Software vendor:
WPMU DEV

Description

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 updates from vendor's website.

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