WordPress Malcure Malware Scanner plugin <= 16.8 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2025-3701 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | Patchstack |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2025-09-03 13:15:49 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-01 17:23:25 UTC |
| Description | Missing Authorization vulnerability in Malcure Web Security Malcure Malware Scanner wp-malware-removal allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Malcure Malware Scanner: from n/a through <= 16.8. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-862 | CWE-862 Missing Authorization
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Malcure Web Security | Malcure Malware Scanner | affected 16.8 custom | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-malware-removal/vulnerability/wo... | [email protected] | patchstack.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Nguyen Tran Tuan Dung (domiee13) | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.