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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-6043
CVE-2025-6043:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-6043 affects the Malcure Malware Scanner WordPress plugin (versions up to and including 16.8). The vulnerability was discovered by researcher Arkadiusz Hydzik and was disclosed on July 15, 2025. This security flaw exists in the plugin's #1 Toolset for WordPress Malware Removal functionality (NVD Database, Wordfence Intel).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability due to a missing capability check in the wpmrdeletefile() function. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.1 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. The weakness is categorized as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) (NVD Database).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to delete arbitrary files from the system, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it affects a security plugin designed to protect WordPress installations from malware (NVD Database).
Additional resources
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