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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.
Third-party WooCommerce plugin hits WordPress sites with PHP backdoor abusing recently patched vulnerability
Matched: WordPress
A critical unauthenticated file-upload vulnerability (CVE-2026-27540) in the WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture Plugin is being actively exploited to deploy PHP webshells capable of full site takeover. Affecting versions 2.0.3.1 and older, the flaw was patched in February 2026, but Wordfence has blocked over 100,000 attacks across two surge periods. The plugin has around 20,000 active installations. Users should update to v2.0.3.2 immediately and check upload directories for suspicious PHP files.
Elementor Pro WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exploited to Hack Sites
Matched: WordPress
A critical vulnerability in the Elementor Pro WordPress plugin, CVE-2026-32475, is being actively exploited. Scoring 9.8 on the CVSS scale, the flaw is an arbitrary file upload bug in the plugin's form submission handler, allowing attackers to upload malicious files and potentially take full control of affected websites. Site owners 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.
Researchers Build WordPress Exploit Using OpenAI's GPT
Matched: WordPress
Researchers used OpenAI's GPT model to develop an exploit chain targeting a critical WordPress vulnerability. The work demonstrates AI's growing capability to assist in cybersecurity research, raising concerns about how the same tools could lower the barrier for malicious actors to develop working exploits from known vulnerabilities.