CVE-2026-96896
Malcure Malware Shield < 19.9.7 - Multisite Subsite Admin+ Arbitrary File Write and Deletion via wpmr_ajax_request
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 27, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 27, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-96896
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update Malcure Malware Shield plugin to version 19.9.7.
- Ensure only trusted users can write to the shared filesystem.
- Monitor the shared filesystem for unauthorized changes.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-96896.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7ab467f9-4340-464c-a436-978a5acbad3a/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-96896 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-96896
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/96xxx/CVE-2026-96896.json">CVE-2026-96896</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7ab467f9-4340-464c-a436-978a5acbad3a/