How severe is CVE-2025-7772?

CVE-2025-7772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-7772 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-7772?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-7772 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-7772 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21858.

When was CVE-2025-7772 published?

CVE-2025-7772 was published on 2025-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-7772

CVE-2025-7772 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21858
Weakness: CWE-862
Published: 2025-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Malcure Malware Scanner — #1 Toolset for WordPress Malware Removal plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 16.8 via the wpmr_inspect_file() function due to a missing capability check. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-7772?: The Malcure Malware Scanner — #1 Toolset for WordPress Malware Removal plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 16.8 via the wpmr_inspect_file() function due to a missing capability check. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2025-7772?: CVE-2025-7772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-7772 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7772?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-7772 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-7772 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21858.
When was CVE-2025-7772 published?: CVE-2025-7772 was published on 2025-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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