Auth bypass in Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor

CVE-2025-7772

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.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.003 (23.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-7772?
CVE-2025-7772 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2025-07-18.
How severe is CVE-2025-7772?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.