CVE-2025-3701
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in Malcure Malware Scanner WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. Attackers could potentially access administrative functions without proper authentication. All users running versions up to 16.8 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Malcure Malware Scanner WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Unauthorized attackers could gain administrative access to the malware scanner functionality, potentially disabling security protections or accessing sensitive scan results.
Likely Case
Attackers could access scanner configuration or results without authorization, potentially learning about system vulnerabilities or bypassing security controls.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication, only authorized administrators can access scanner functions and results.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress plugin structure and access control mechanisms.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 16.8
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find Malcure Malware Scanner
4. Check for updates or manually update to latest version
5. Verify plugin is updated beyond version 16.8
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate malcure-malware-scanner
Restrict Access
ApacheUse web application firewall or .htaccess to restrict access to plugin endpoints
# Add to .htaccess:
<FilesMatch "malcure.*">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate WordPress installation
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to plugin endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Malcure Malware Scanner version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name="Malcure Malware Scanner" --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 16.8 and test access controls📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to /wp-content/plugins/malcure-malware-scanner/ endpoints
- Failed authentication attempts followed by successful access to scanner functions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to plugin admin endpoints from unauthorized IP addresses
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND post_data CONTAINS "malcure")