CVE-2024-25595: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security allows Functionality Bypass.This

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-25595?

defender: upgrade to 4.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-25595 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25595 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-2024-25595 affect?

CVE-2024-25595 affects defender. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-25595?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-25595 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting defender. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-290
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 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpmudev defender UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.4.2

Fixed in: 4.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.2 (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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-25595?

defender: upgrade to 4.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-25595 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25595 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-2024-25595 affect?

CVE-2024-25595 affects defender. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2024-25595?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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