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Hackers are targeting a critical WordPress flaw, so be on your guard
Matched: WordPress
A critical WordPress flaw (CVE-2026-87902), an unauthenticated path traversal bug scored 8.1, allows PHP file inclusion and potential remote code execution. Exploitation began within hours of a patch release, with attackers now writing malicious PHP files to disk across hundreds of IPs. A fix is available in WordPress 7.1.2, backported to version 4.7. Admins unable to update immediately should block traversal sequences in the pagename parameter and disable register_argc_argv.
Critical WordPress Vulnerability Exploited Immediately After Disclosure
Matched: WordPress
A critical WordPress vulnerability, CVE-2026-87902, is being actively exploited immediately following public disclosure. The path traversal flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Site administrators are urged to apply patches immediately, as the rapid exploitation highlights the risk of delays between vulnerability disclosure and remediation.
Attackers Exploit WordPress CVE-2026-87902 Within Hours of Disclosure
Matched: WordPress
A critical WordPress vulnerability, CVE-2026-87902 (CVSS 9.2), is being actively exploited within hours of disclosure. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution by manipulating page-template resolution to include arbitrary local PHP files, requiring no authentication to exploit.
PSA: Critical Unauthenticated Path Traversal Vulnerability Patched in WordPress Core
Matched: WordPress
WordPress released version 7.1.2 on September 22, 2026, patching a critical unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2026-87902) in Core. Security backports were issued for all branches back to 4.7. The flaw lets attackers include arbitrary local PHP files outside the theme directory, potentially enabling remote code execution on sites using themes with a page- subdirectory and accessible PHP files like pearcmd.php. Wordfence Premium users received firewall protection immediately; free users get it October 22.
WordPress Issues Patch for Critical Flaw That Can Enable Code Execution on Some Servers
Matched: WordPress
WordPress patched a critical vulnerability in its core software that allows unauthenticated attackers to force a site to load a PHP file from outside its theme folders, potentially enabling remote code execution on some servers. The fix was released September 22 in WordPress 6.7.2 and backported to all supported branches dating to version 4.7. Site owners are urged to update immediately.
WordPress Patches ‘Click2Shell’ Vulnerability
Matched: WordPress
WordPress has patched a vulnerability dubbed "Click2Shell" that allows attackers to automatically install and preview themes on a target site. The flaw could ultimately lead to remote code execution. WordPress has released a patch and users are advised to update their installations promptly to mitigate potential exploitation risks.
WordPress Comment2Shell Flaw Can Turn Anonymous Comment XSS Into RCE via Admin Session
Matched: WordPress
A WordPress flaw dubbed "Comment2Shell" (CVE-2026-93485) allowed anonymous users to embed malicious scripts in comments. When an admin viewed the page, the script executed server-side code, turning a stored XSS into remote code execution. WordPress patched the issue in version 7.1.1 on September 17 and urged site owners to update immediately.
New WordPress Click2Shell Flaw Forces Theme Installs, Can Chain to Code Execution
Matched: WordPress
installs a theme, but chained with other vulnerabilities it can lead to remote code execution. The flaw affects logged-in administrators who click a malicious link, triggering an unintended theme installation via the WordPress.org directory. WordPress has released patches addressing this and related issues, and users are urged to update immediately.
100,000 WordPress Sites Exposed to Remote Code Execution via PHP Object Injection Vulnerability Found by Wordfence Argus in Tutor LMS
Matched: WordPress
A PHP Object Injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-78175, CVSS 8.8) in the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin affects 100,000+ sites running versions 4.0.7 and earlier. Subscriber-level users can achieve remote code execution by exploiting a serialization length-desync bug caused by misuse of esc_sql(), combined with a GuzzleHttp POP chain. Open registration makes exploitation easy. A patch is available in version 4.0.8, released September 10, 2026.
Unauthenticated RCE Flaws Could Expose 200,000+ WordPress Sites to Takeover
Matched: WordPress
Critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerabilities have been discovered in The Events Calendar WordPress plugin, which has over 200,000 active installations. The flaws could allow attackers to fully take over affected sites without needing valid credentials. Site owners are urged to update the plugin immediately to a patched version to mitigate the risk.
Attackers Exploit WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture Flaw to Plant PHP Web Shells
Matched: WordPress
Attackers are exploiting a critical flaw in the WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture WordPress plugin, which has over 6,000 active installs. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including PHP backdoors, enabling remote code execution. Wordfence has blocked multiple attack attempts targeting the flaw.
Attackers Actively Exploiting Critical Vulnerability in WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture Plugin
Matched: WordPress
A critical unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability (CVE-2026-27540, CVSS 9.8) in the WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture WordPress plugin allows attackers to upload PHP webshells and achieve remote code execution. The flaw exists because file type restrictions rely on attacker-controlled request data. With ~6,000 active installations, Wordfence has blocked over 100,000 exploit attempts. Users should update to version 2.0.3.2 immediately.
Wordfence Argus Identifies Two Critical Unauthenticated Vulnerability Chains Leading to Remote Code Execution in The Events Calendar Plugin
Matched: WordPress
Wordfence discovered two critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability chains in The Events Calendar WordPress plugin, active on over 600,000 sites. Both chains exploit the plugin's widget-rendering pipeline, triggered via pending comment previews without moderator approval, requiring only that comments be enabled on event pages. The first uses PHP Object Injection; the second abuses an arbitrary PHP callable to reset an admin password. Users should update to version 6.17.4.1 immediately.
Two major security flaws are affecting more than six million WordPress websites
Matched: WordPress
Wordfence has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in popular WordPress plugins Elementor Pro and Super Forms, putting over six million websites at risk. Both flaws allow unauthenticated attackers to upload executable files, enabling remote code execution. Tracked as CVE-2026-32475 and CVE-2026-14894, each carries a 9.8/10 severity score. Both have been patched, but exploitation attempts have already exceeded 440,000 combined. Users are urged to update immediately.
Over 440,000 Exploit Attempts Target Super Forms and Elementor Pro RCE Flaws
Matched: WordPress
Over 440,000 exploit attempts have targeted two critical WordPress plugin vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-14894 in Super Forms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, and a flaw in Elementor Pro. Both carry high severity ratings. Wordfence detected the attacks, warning site owners to update affected plugins immediately to prevent potential remote code execution and full site compromise.
Attackers Actively Exploiting Critical Vulnerability in Super Forms Plugin
Matched: WordPress
A critical unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability (CVE-2026-14894, CVSS 9.8) in the WordPress Super Forms plugin affects versions up to 6.3.313. Attackers can upload PHP webshells and achieve remote code execution using just two HTTP requests. The vendor patched the issue in version 6.3.314 on July 8, 2026. Active exploitation began July 14, with over 250,000 blocked attempts recorded. Users should update immediately and check for unexpected PHP files, particularly Mushr00w_upl.php.
Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (August 24, 2026 to August 30, 2026)
Matched: WordPress
Wordfence recorded 246 WordPress vulnerabilities across 174 plugins and 5 themes for the week of August 24–30, 2026. Of these, 234 were patched and 12 remain unpatched. Severity breakdown: 18 critical, 73 high, 153 medium, 2 low. Critical issues included unauthenticated remote code execution in Avada and Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for CF7, authentication bypasses in ManageWP Worker and WPMU DEV Dashboard, and a backdoor in Newspapers X. Firewall rules were immediately deployed for Premium users covering several high-risk flaws.
Over 3 Million WordPress Sites Affected by Migration Plugin Vulnerability
Matched: WordPress
A high-severity SQL injection vulnerability, CVE-2026-19949, has been discovered in a WordPress migration plugin used by over 3 million sites. The flaw could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute remote code. Site administrators are urged to update the affected plugin promptly to mitigate potential exploitation.
Attackers Actively Exploiting Critical Vulnerability in Elementor Pro Plugin
Matched: WordPress
A critical unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability (CVE-2026-32475, CVSS 9.8) in Elementor Pro affects versions up to 4.2.1. A validation loop flaw allows attackers to bypass file type checks and upload executable PHP files, enabling remote code execution. Exploitation requires a published form with a non-required file upload field. Patch 4.2.2 was released August 19, 2026. Wordfence has blocked over 190,000 exploit attempts since disclosure.
Wordfence Argus Finds Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Gravity Forms
Matched: WordPress
Wordfence discovered a high-severity arbitrary file upload vulnerability (CVE-2026-19513) in Gravity Forms, a WordPress plugin with over one million installations. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a cryptographic hash confusion flaw to upload files with attacker-chosen extensions, potentially enabling remote code execution. The flaw was patched in version 3.0.3, released August 20, 2026. Users should update immediately.
5 Million WordPress Sites Affected by SQL Injection Vulnerability in All-in-One WP Migration and Backup WordPress Plugin
Matched: WordPress
A critical SQL injection flaw (CVE-2026-19949, CVSS 8.8) was found in the All-in-One WP Migration and Backup WordPress plugin, affecting over 5 million sites. Unauthenticated attackers can plant malicious trackbacks that execute as SQL when an admin performs a backup restore, leaking a secret key and enabling remote code execution. Users should update to version 7.110 immediately. Wordfence Premium users received firewall protection August 16; free users get it September 15.
Five Critical WordPress Plugin and Theme Flaws Enable Site Takeover or RCE
Matched: WordPress
Five critical flaws in WordPress plugins and themes — WPMU DEV Dashboard, Avada, TranslatePress, Pods, and GiveWP — could allow attackers to bypass authentication, take over accounts, or execute arbitrary code. Reported by Wordfence and Patchstack, the vulnerabilities carry CVSS scores as high as 9.8. Site owners are urged to update affected components immediately.
Wordfence Argus Finds Complex 6 Step Critical RCE in Avada Theme with 1 Million Sales
Matched: WordPress
Wordfence's AI agent Argus discovered a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the Avada WordPress theme and its Fusion Builder plugin, affecting all versions through 7.16 and 3.16 respectively. The exploit chains six weaknesses to allow arbitrary PHP execution without login. Argus found and proved the full chain in roughly two hours. Patches were released August 25, 2026 in Avada 7.16.1 and Fusion Builder 3.16.1.
Critical Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability Patched in Elementor Pro WordPress Plugin
Matched: WordPress
A critical unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability was patched in Elementor Pro, a WordPress plugin with around 6 million active installations. Discovered July 24, 2026, the flaw allows attackers without credentials to upload executable PHP files, potentially enabling remote code execution and complete site takeover. Users should update immediately.
Elementor Pro Flaw Could Let Unauthenticated Attackers Upload PHP and Execute Code
Matched: WordPress
A critical flaw (CVE-2026-32475, CVSS 9.0) in the Elementor Pro WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files and execute remote code. The vulnerability exists in the Forms module's file upload functionality. Users are advised to update the plugin promptly to mitigate risk.