CVE-2026-96896: Auth Bypass (CVSS 7.2)

Description

The Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor WordPress plugin before 19.9.7 does not perform an authorisation check on one of its AJAX actions, allowing users with a subsite administrator role on a multisite network to write and delete arbitrary files in the network's shared filesystem, which can lead to remote code execution.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0039

Probability of exploitation

0.31%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

References

Other References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7ab467f9-4340-464c-a436-978a5acbad3a/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-96896? +

The Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor WordPress plugin before 19.9.7 does not perform an authorisation check on one of its AJAX actions, allowing users with a subsite administrator role on a multisite network to write and delete arbitrary files in the network's shared filesystem, which can lead to remote code execution. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-96896? +

CVE-2026-96896 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0039, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-96896? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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