CVE-2025-3701
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-03
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| malcure | malware_scanner | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-3701 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Malcure Malware Scanner plugin versions up to 16.8. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions, allowing users with low privileges (Subscriber-level) to perform actions meant for higher-privileged users. This flaw enables unauthorized privilege escalation within the plugin. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or control within the affected WordPress site. Although it has a low severity score (4.3) and is considered unlikely to be exploited, if exploited, it could compromise site security by enabling privilege escalation. The vulnerability is fixed in version 16.9, and updating the plugin is recommended to mitigate risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking the version of the Malcure Malware Scanner plugin installed on your WordPress site. Versions up to and including 16.8 are vulnerable. There are no specific network or system commands provided for detection. Instead, verify the plugin version via the WordPress admin dashboard or by running commands to list installed plugins and their versions, such as 'wp plugin list' if WP-CLI is available. Additionally, monitoring for unauthorized privilege escalation attempts or unusual subscriber-level actions may indicate exploitation. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the Malcure Malware Scanner plugin to version 16.9 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. If updating immediately is not possible, enabling auto-updates for the plugin or applying virtual patching (vPatching) through Patchstack can provide temporary protection. In case of suspected compromise, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended. [1]