CVE-2024-25595: WordPress Defender Security plugin <= 4.4.1 - IP Restriction Bypass vulnerability

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.3 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2024-05-17 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-290

Description

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Defender Security: from n/a through 4.4.1.

Affected products

WPMU DEV Defender Security: before 4.4.2 — fixed in 4.4.2

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: WPMU DEV Defender Security 4.4.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-security/wordpress-defender-security-plugin-4-4-1-ip-restriction-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-security/wordpress-defender-security-plugin-4-4-1-ip-restriction-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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