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Popular WordPress Plugin Targeted by Hackers: Millions of Sites at Risk

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WordPress website owners beware! Security researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in a widely used plugin that could allow hackers to completely take over websites.

The targeted plugin, WP-Automatic, is designed to automate content import and publishing from various sources. According to Patchstack, a WordPress security firm, the vulnerability is a type of SQL injection (SQLi) flaw. SQLi attacks exploit weaknesses in how a website interacts with its database, potentially allowing unauthorized access and control.

The severity of the situation

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