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The Latest WordPress Core Exploit (wp2shell) and Why Forced Updates Break Websites

WordPress critical bug, security issues, report

One of the biggest promises of WordPress is automatic security updates. When a critical vulnerability is discovered, millions of sites can be patched automatically without site owners having to lift a finger.

But when those background updates unexpectedly break active websites, that convenience quickly becomes a liability.

That is exactly what unfolded following the recently disclosed wp2shell vulnerability chain.

While issuing rapid patches was the right decision from a security standpoint, the automated push inevitably triggered unexpected compatibility crashes, fatal

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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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