CVE-2025-14864: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in virusdie Virusdie – One-click website security
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-14864 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Virusdie WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.1.7). The plugin's vd_get_apikey function, hooked to the wp_ajax_virusdie_apikey AJAX action, lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to retrieve the Virusdie API key. This sensitive information exposure could lead to unauthorized access to the Virusdie account associated with the site, posing a security risk. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3 and is categorized under CWE-862.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can obtain the Virusdie API key, which may allow them to access the site owner's Virusdie account. This could lead to further compromise of site security through misuse of the API key. There is no indication of impact on site availability or integrity from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized access. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users. Follow updates from the Virusdie vendor for any released patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-14864: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in virusdie Virusdie – One-click website security
Description
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-14864 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Virusdie WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.1.7). The plugin's vd_get_apikey function, hooked to the wp_ajax_virusdie_apikey AJAX action, lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to retrieve the Virusdie API key. This sensitive information exposure could lead to unauthorized access to the Virusdie account associated with the site, posing a security risk. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3 and is categorized under CWE-862.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can obtain the Virusdie API key, which may allow them to access the site owner's Virusdie account. This could lead to further compromise of site security through misuse of the API key. There is no indication of impact on site availability or integrity from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized access. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users. Follow updates from the Virusdie vendor for any released patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-18T01:15:36.057Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699697f46aea4a407a3be09f
Added to database: 2/19/2026, 4:56:20 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:53:30 PM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 8:33:31 PM
Views: 64
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