CVE-2022-44581 (GCVE-0-2022-44581)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-05-17 06:27 – Updated: 2024-08-03 13:54
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Summary
Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security allows : Screen Temporary Files for Sensitive Information.This issue affects Defender Security: from n/a through 3.3.2.
Severity ?
5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-922 - Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
WPMU DEV Defender Security Affected: n/a , ≤ 3.3.2 (custom)
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Credits
Calvin Alkan - Snicco (Patchstack Alliance)
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