CVE-2022-44581: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security allows : Screen Temporar

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-44581?

defender: upgrade to 3.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-44581 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44581 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-44581 affect?

CVE-2022-44581 affects defender. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-44581?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2022-44581 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting defender. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-922
Published	2024-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpmudev

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-17 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpmudev defender UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.3

Fixed in: 3.3.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy defender || rpm -q defender || defender --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade defender

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade defender

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-44581?

defender: upgrade to 3.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-44581 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44581 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-44581 affect?

CVE-2022-44581 affects defender. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2022-44581?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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