What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Virusdie - One-click website security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7. This is due to missing capability checks on the `vd_get_apikey` function which is hooked to `wp_ajax_virusdie_apikey`. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve the site's Virusdie API key, which could be used to access the site owner's Virusdie account and potentially compromise site security.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Virusdie versions up to 1.1.7 fail to properly check user permissions before allowing access to sensitive functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can read data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active user account but no special interaction. Update to a version newer than 1.1.7.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data they should not have access to as a low-privilege user.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized information disclosure to any registered user, potentially exposing private data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 19, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
