Unauthenticated Denial of Service Vulnerability in MalCare Security Plugin by PatchStack
CVE-2026-84776

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Malcare Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-84776?

The MalCare Security plugin for WordPress, up to version 6.69, is susceptible to an unauthenticated denial of service attack. This vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the plugin and disrupt the availability of the affected website without requiring authentication. Website administrators should ensure they update to the latest version to mitigate potential risks and maintain optimal security for their WordPress environment.

Affected Version(s)

MalCare Security <= 6.69

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/malcare-...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ananda Dhakal (Patchstack) | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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