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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Malcure Web Security Malcure Malware Scanner wp-malware-removal allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Malcure Malware Scanner: from n/a through <= 16.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Malcure Malware Scanner versions 16.8 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify data they should not access. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but does not require administrator rights. No confidentiality impact occurs, but data integrity is at risk. Update to a version newer than 16.8.
What an attacker can do
Modify data or settings in the scanner without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users could alter scanner configurations or results, compromising malware detection reliability.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the system.
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