CVE-2025-6043

Malcure Malware Scanner — #1 Toolset for WordPress Malware Removal <= 16.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion

Description

The Malcure Malware Scanner — #1 Toolset for WordPress Malware Removal plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion due to a missing capability check on the wpmr_delete_file() function in all versions up to, and including, 16.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files making remote code execution possible. This is only exploitable when advanced mode is enabled on the site.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.21%
Affected: malcure Malcure Malware Scanner — #1 Toolset for WordPress Malware Removal
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d44fe4d7-1af5-4e26-a33c-43a9cce4174c?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-malware-removal/tags/16.8/wpmr.php#L6401
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-malware-removal/tags/16.8/wpmr.php#L6304
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-malware-removal/tags/16.8/wpmr.php#L4570

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6043?
CVE-2025-6043 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-6043?
To fix CVE-2025-6043, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-6043 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-6043 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-6043?
CVE-2025-6043 affects malcure Malcure Malware Scanner — #1 Toolset for WordPress Malware Removal.
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