Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This can reveal the custom hidden login URL used by WPS Hide Login on WordPress multisite installs. It does not directly provide admin access, but it weakens an obscurity control and can make password attacks or login probing easier.
Executive priority
Handle in routine vulnerability management unless the affected site has high-risk admin exposure. The issue mainly removes a concealment layer, so prioritize authentication hardening and plugin update tracking.
Technical view
CVE-2023-49748 is a CWE-200 sensitive information exposure in WPS Hide Login through 1.9.11. The CVE describes unauthorized access to functionality not properly constrained by ACLs, disclosing the secret login page location on multisites. CVSS is 3.7 low.
Likely exposure
WordPress multisite deployments running WPS Hide Login through version 1.9.11 are the stated exposure. The provided evidence does not establish impact for non-multisite WordPress installations.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says this is not in CISA KEV, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high attack complexity, and low confidentiality impact.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS metadata, and Patchstack advisory reference. Do not infer a direct bypass or takeover path from the available sources; the documented impact is secret login location disclosure.
Mitigation direction
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed WPS Hide Login release and update if available.
- Do not treat hidden login URLs as primary access control.
- Use MFA, strong passwords, rate limiting, and login monitoring for WordPress administrators.
- Restrict administrative access where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress multisite instances using the WPS Hide Login plugin.
- Confirm whether installed plugin versions are 1.9.11 or earlier.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisory details for confirmed fixed versions.
- Check logs for unusual probing against WordPress login paths.
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- Low
- CVSS
- 3.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N2.21.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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3.7LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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