CVE-2025-7772

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

Description

The Malcure Malware Scanner — #1 Toolset for WordPress Malware Removal plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 16.8 via the wpmr_inspect_file() function due to a missing capability check. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: malcure Malcure Malware Scanner — #1 Toolset for Malware Removal
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/18ce05fa-0b10-4796-9e78-03e653b862da?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3309451%40wp-malware-removal&new=3309451%40wp-malware-removal&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7772?
CVE-2025-7772 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-7772?
To fix CVE-2025-7772, 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-2025-7772 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-7772 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-2025-7772?
CVE-2025-7772 affects malcure Malcure Malware Scanner — #1 Toolset for Malware Removal.
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