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CVE-2026-96896

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.39% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-27 · Last synced 2026-10-09

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The Malcure Malware Shield plugin for WordPress prior to version 19.9.7 is vulnerable due to a lack of authorization checks on certain AJAX actions, enabling subsite administrators in a multisite environment to write and delete arbitrary files within the shared filesystem. This flaw could potentially lead to remote code execution, compromising the integrity and security of the entire network. WordPress administrators, particularly those managing multisite installations, should prioritize updating this plugin to mitigate the risk.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
remote code execution code execution

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CVE
CVE-2026-96896
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
0.39%
WordPress

Original NVD 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.