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Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall Vulnerabilities

Review known vulnerability records for the WordPress plugin Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall (`defender-security`), including severity, CVE references, affected versions, and patch status.

Recent tracked CVEs on this page include CVE-2024-37444, CVE-2024-25595 and CVE-2023-51490, so operators can jump from disclosure to patch validation without scanning the full feed first.

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Known Records
7
High or Critical
1
Patch Coverage
100%
Last Updated
Jul 02, 2024
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Patch Decision Workflow

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Search-Ready Records
7
1. Match the Package
Confirm the installed WordPress plugin slug is defender-security before acting on any CVE from this cluster.
2. Sort by Severity
Start with 1 high or critical record, then review medium and unrated findings with public references.
3. Check Patch Evidence
7 records include a patch path; verify compatibility before closing the finding.
4. Monitor Gaps
0 records still lack a listed fixed release, so keep this hub in the review queue.
High-Signal Remediation Targets
CVE-2022-44581 High
Vulnerability remediation for Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall

Affected range: Versions up to 3.3.2. Fixed version: 3.3.3.

CVE-2024-25595 Medium
Vulnerability remediation for Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall

Affected range: Versions up to 4.4.1. Fixed version: 4.4.2.

CVE-2024-37444 Medium
Vulnerability remediation for Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall

Affected range: Versions up to 4.7.2. Fixed version: 4.7.3.

CVE-2023-51490 Medium
Sensitive Information Exposure remediation for Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall

Affected range: Versions up to 4.1.0. Fixed version: 4.2.0.

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Indexed CVEs
7
Tracked CVE Issue Type Affected Versions Fixed Version CVSS
CVE-2022-44581
Defender Security <= 3.3.2 - Sensitive Information Disclosure
 Vulnerability Versions up to 3.3.2 3.3.3 CVSS 7.5
CVE-2024-25595
Defender Security <= 4.4.1 - IP Address Spoofing
 Vulnerability Versions up to 4.4.1 4.4.2 CVSS 6.5
CVE-2024-37444
Defender Security <= 4.7.2 - Missing Authorization
 Vulnerability Versions up to 4.7.2 4.7.3 CVSS 5.3
CVE-2023-51490
Defender Security <= 4.1.0 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Log File
 Sensitive Information Exposure Versions up to 4.1.0 4.2.0 CVSS 5.3
CVE-2023-47189
Defender Security <= 4.2.0 - Masked Login Area Security Feature Bypass
 Vulnerability Versions up to 4.2.0 4.2.1 CVSS 5.3
CVE-2023-5089
Defender Security <= 4.0.2 - Hide Login Page Feature Protection Bypass
 Vulnerability Versions up to 4.0.2 4.1.0 CVSS 5.3
CVE-2021-4425
Defender Security <= 2.4.6 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
 Cross-Site Request Forgery Versions up to 2.4.6 2.4.6.1 CVSS 4.3
CVE-2022-44581 High 3.3.3
CVE-2022-44581 Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall Vulnerability

Defender Security <= 3.3.2 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

CVE-2024-25595 Medium 4.4.2
CVE-2024-25595 Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall Vulnerability

Defender Security <= 4.4.1 - IP Address Spoofing

CVE-2024-37444 Medium 4.7.3
CVE-2024-37444 Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall Vulnerability

Defender Security <= 4.7.2 - Missing Authorization

CVE-2023-51490 Medium 4.2.0
CVE-2023-51490 Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall Sensitive Information Exposure

Defender Security <= 4.1.0 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Log File

CVE-2023-47189 Medium 4.2.1
CVE-2023-47189 Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall Vulnerability

Defender Security <= 4.2.0 - Masked Login Area Security Feature Bypass

CVE-2023-5089 Medium 4.1.0
CVE-2023-5089 Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall Vulnerability

Defender Security <= 4.0.2 - Hide Login Page Feature Protection Bypass

CVE-2021-4425 Medium 2.4.6.1
CVE-2021-4425 Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall Cross-Site Request Forgery

Defender Security <= 2.4.6 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass

Coverage Snapshot

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This hub clusters tracked records for Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall so operators can confirm whether a disclosed issue maps to the installed slug, version range, and patch path.

Patch Visibility
7 records include a published patch path, leaving 0 with no listed safe release yet.
Severity Mix
0 critical and 1 high severity finding.
Recent CVEs
CVE-2024-37444, CVE-2024-25595 and CVE-2023-51490
Reference Workflow
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Known Vulnerabilities

Reports for Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall

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Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2024-37444
CVE-2024-37444: Defender Security <= 4.7.2 - Missing Authorization

The Defender Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the clear_config_transient() function in versions up to, and including, 4.7.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to clear config d...

Published
Jun 28, 2024
Patched Release
4.7.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.7.2
Next Step
Update to 4.7.3 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2024-37444 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2024-25595
CVE-2024-25595: Defender Security <= 4.4.1 - IP Address Spoofing

The Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.1 due to user-supplied HTTP headers as a primary method for IP retrieval. This makes it possible for unauthentica...

Published
Feb 12, 2024
Patched Release
4.4.2
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.4.1
Next Step
Update to 4.4.2 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2024-25595 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2023-51490
CVE-2023-51490: Defender Security <= 4.1.0 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Log File

The Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.0 via the plugin's log file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive...

Published
Dec 27, 2023
Patched Release
4.2.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.1.0
Next Step
Update to 4.2.0 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2023-51490 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2023-47189
CVE-2023-47189: Defender Security <= 4.2.0 - Masked Login Area Security Feature Bypass

The Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to security feature bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.0. This is due to an unspecified issue. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the lo...

Published
Nov 03, 2023
Patched Release
4.2.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.2.0
Next Step
Update to 4.2.1 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2023-47189 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2023-5089
CVE-2023-5089: Defender Security <= 4.0.2 - Hide Login Page Feature Protection Bypass

The Defender Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to protection bypass in versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This is due to the plugin failing to prevent redirects via the auth_redirect WordPress function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass t...

Published
Sep 06, 2023
Patched Release
4.1.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.0.2
Next Step
Update to 4.1.0 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2023-5089 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin High Patched: Yes CVE-2022-44581
CVE-2022-44581: Defender Security <= 3.3.2 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

The Defender Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Disclosure in versions up to, and including, 3.3.2. This is due to 2fa-codes being stored in plaintext. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to access them under certain circumstance...

Published
Nov 23, 2022
Patched Release
3.3.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 3.3.2
Next Step
Update to 3.3.3 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2022-44581 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2021-4425
CVE-2021-4425: Defender Security <= 2.4.6 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass

The Defender Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.4.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the verify_otp_login_time() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to ve...

Published
Mar 01, 2021
Patched Release
2.4.6.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.4.6
Next Step
Update to 2.4.6.1 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2021-4425 fixed version details Open CVE Reference