Virusdie <= 1.1.7 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) API Key Disclosure
Affected versions: *-1.1.7
Vulnerability type: CWE-862 Missing Authorization
Affected software, patched versions and attribution
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.
Virusdie | One-click website security
Affected versions: *-1.1.7
Patched versions: 1.1.8
Researcher credit: Sushi Com Abacate
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- Published
- February 18, 2026
- CVSS
- 4.3