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WordPress Adds Automated Plugin Reviews to Block High-Risk Updates Before Distribution
Matched: WordPress
WordPress has introduced automated security scanning for all plugin updates before distribution via WordPress.org. While new plugins already undergo review before entering the directory, updates previously shipped without similar checks. The system will analyze each release for potential security issues and block high-risk updates before they reach users, closing a long-standing gap in the platform's plugin security process.
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.
Forminator WordPress Flaw Can Enable Unauthenticated RCE via Malicious PHP Uploads
Matched: WordPress
A critical flaw (CVE-2026-15748, CVSS 9.8) in the Forminator Forms WordPress plugin, installed on over 600,000 sites, allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files and execute arbitrary code remotely. Site owners are urged to update the plugin immediately to mitigate the risk.
600,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Forminator Forms WordPress Plugin
Matched: WordPress
A critical unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability was discovered in the Forminator Forms WordPress plugin, affecting over 600,000 active installations. The flaw, reported to Wordfence on July 14, 2026, allows attackers to upload files without authentication, posing significant security risks to affected sites. Users are advised to update the plugin promptly.
WordPress Plugin Flaw Exposes 40,000 Sites to Admin Takeover
Matched: WordPress
A critical vulnerability in the WordPress User Profile Builder plugin, used by over 40,000 sites, allowed unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator-level access. The flaw enabled privilege escalation without requiring login credentials, potentially giving attackers full site control. A patch has been released and users are urged to update immediately.
PSA: Supply Chain Compromise in BdThemes Ecosystem via Poisoned API Response
Matched: WordPress
A supply chain compromise was discovered in the BdThemes WordPress plugin ecosystem, reported to Wordfence on August 7, 2026. The attack involved a poisoned API response affecting multiple plugins from the vendor. All affected plugins have been temporarily closed in the official WordPress plugins directory while the WordPress Plugins team conducts a full inspection and ongoing investigation.