CVE-2023-5089

Name: CVE-2023-5089
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-16T20:15:17.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5089 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Defender Security WordPress plugin before 4.1.0 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the login page, even when the hide login page functionality of the plugin is enabled.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Defender Security WordPress plugin before 4.1.0 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the login page, even when the hide login page functionality of the plugin is enabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpmudev	Defender Security	< 4.1.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2b547488-187b-44bc-a57d-f876a7d4c87dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sprocketsecurity.com/resources/discovering-wp-admin-urls-in-wordpress-with-gravityformsExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2b547488-187b-44bc-a57d-f876a7d4c87dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sprocketsecurity.com/resources/discovering-wp-admin-urls-in-wordpress-with-gravityformsExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5089?

How severe is CVE-2023-5089?

CVE-2023-5089 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5089?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-5089?

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Source: NVD / NIST