Malcure Malware Scanner Plugin up to 16.8 on WordPress wpmr_delete_file denial of service

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Malcure Malware Scanner Plugin up to 16.8 on WordPress. This issue affects the function wpmr_delete_file. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-6043. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Malcure Malware Scanner Plugin up to 16.8 on WordPress. Affected by this vulnerability is the function wpmr_delete_file. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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, 16.8. 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.

The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-6043 since 06/12/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-21581). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• Anti-Malware Software

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• Malcure Malware Scanner Plugin

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• 16.0
• 16.1
• 16.2
• 16.3
• 16.4
• 16.5
• 16.6
• 16.7
• 16.8

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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