Vulnerability · Published Jul 16, 2025 · Assigned by Wordfence

CVE-2025-6043Malcure Malware Scanner — #1 Toolset for WordPress Malware Removal <= 17.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion

High 8.1

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A high-severity missing authorization in Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor from malcure. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 52% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.1High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 47.7% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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, 17.0. 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.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
malcure	Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor	0 – through 17.0

Weakness: CWE-862 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

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Affected products (as reported)

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