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CVE-2023-5089

MediumPublished

Defender Security < 4.1.0 - Protection Bypass (Hidden Login Page)

Published: Oct 16, 2023
Updated: Apr 23, 2025
Assigning CNA: WPScan
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2026

Primary CVSS

5.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.1

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

EPSS probability estimate

2.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 81.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

CVE-2023-5089Exploit
Defender Security < 4.1.0 - Protection Bypass (Hidden Login Page)

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