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The Three-Month Fuse: The Everest Forms Pro Attack and Why a Patched Plugin Can Still Put Websites at Risk
A critical vulnerability in Everest Forms Pro is a good example of a problem that goes beyond one WordPress plugin.
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-3300, allowed an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on a WordPress site. The flaw is rated critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10.
The developer released version 1.9.13 on March 18, 2026, to fix the problem.
That should have been the end of it.
It wasn't.
Attackers began actively exploiting the
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Posted in Coding, Server Admin & Security
Tagged code injections, Everest Forms Pro, high maintenance, maintenance, php, plugin compatibility issues, plugin vulnerabilities, plugins, third-party plugins, vulnerability, website security, WordPress, wordpress administrator, wordpress alternative, wordpress hacked, wordpress vulnerabilities
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The Latest WordPress Core Exploit (wp2shell) and Why Forced Updates Break Websites
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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Posted in Compare Website Builders, Website Security
Tagged Allowed memory size exhausted, automatic security updates, broken wordpress website, cache, cdn, fatal errors, forced updates, max_execution_time, memory_limit, mysql, php, plugin, sql, sql injection, third-party plugins, WordPress, wordpress bugs, wordpress core, wordpress core exploit, wordpress core vulnerability, wordpress hacked, WordPress REST API, wordpress vulnerabilities, wp2shell
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What are the most common WordPress vulnerabilities?
WordPress, although widely used, is not particularly easy or user-friendly and can be susceptible to various security vulnerabilities. Here are some of the most common ones:
Weak Passwords and Login Credentials:
This tops the list because it applies not just to WordPress but to any online system. Hackers can easily exploit weak passwords through brute-force attacks.
Outdated Software, Plugins, and Themes:
Outdated software often contains known vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. Regularly updating WordPress core, themes, and plugins is crucial.
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New WordPress backdoor creates rogue admin to hijack websites
When expanding WordPress with third party plugins to get the features that you want and need, there are security risks that can arise, and here is one recently. A new WordPress backdoor has been discovered that can create a rogue admin account to hijack websites. The backdoor was disguised as a caching plugin called WP Fastest Cache. This plugin has been fixed and is no longer vulnerable to the backdoor. Most likely, admins who found their WordPress websites load
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If you've ever had the unfortunate experience of dealing with a hacked WordPress website, you know how frustrating and nerve-wracking it can be. Unfortunately, because of how WordPress is set up, it happens a lot.
And Wordfence, Solid Security, or MalCare (often costing $100–$200+ per site/year), or other WordPress security plugins, can't always help. We cover this in our article, The Hidden Cost of WordPress Security: Why Security Plugins Aren’t the Whole Answer.
But there's good news –
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So, you've decided to conquer the world of website building, but with the plethora of options available, how do you choose the best one for you? Fear not, my friends; we're here to pit three mighty contenders against each other in the ultimate showdown: Wix vs. WordPress vs. UltimateWB. Let's dive in and uncover the champion among website builders!
Wix: Embrace Simplicity and Stunning Designs
Wix is like the cool kid on the block, flaunting its easy drag-and-drop interface. If
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Posted in Compare Website Builders
Tagged Wix, wix limitations, WordPress, wordpress hacked, wordpress plugins
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Can I use a Shopify theme with WooCommerce?
Short answer: no, you can’t. It sounds simple, but it’s not - Shopify themes aren’t compatible with WooCommerce (a WordPress plugin). Don’t worry: we’ll explain why, and show the easiest ways to get the look and functionality you want.
Related: Do you really own your WordPress website?
Why Shopify Themes Don’t Work on WooCommerce
Shopify and WooCommerce use completely different theme systems:
- Shopify themes are built with Liquid, Shopify’s proprietary template language.
- WooCommerce themes run on WordPress and use
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Tagged css, e-commerce, e-commerce themes, html, javascript, online store, php, plugin compatibility, Shopify, shopify connect, Shopify theme, shopify vs woocommerce, shopify with woocommerce, third party plugins, website design, woocomerce, woocommerce, woocommerce safety, WooCommerce theme, WordPress, wordpress hacked, wordpress plugins, WordPress themes
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What are some good alternatives to WordPress for client sites, so that it is easy for them to manage themselves?
UltimateWB is the best solution. I use it for all my websites. It’s fast and very easy to use. What makes it a lot better than WordPress is that it has lots of built-in apps that you can use and customize, instead of using third party plugins. This makes it a lot easier for clients so they don’t have to worry about hacking/security, or their website functions breaking at each WordPress platform upgrade due to plugin incompatibilities.
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It depends on the website builder. With Wix you don’t get as much flexibility that I would want, and also you have to just use their web hosting. This is true of similar website builders such as Weebly, Squarespace, and Shopify. With WordPress you get flexibility and web hosting choice, but it is very clunky for websites - each feature you want to add you have to build or find/install a plugin. The more plugins you have to use, the
... Continue readingWhat are the tradeoffs of building a custom CMS versus using an off-the-shelf or open source CMS?
With a custom CMS you have to keep the coding up-to-date, rather than just install the update - so that could be a huge difference in maintenance time and cost needed. Also it takes more time and cost to develop the custom CMS, which you could use to work on your website itself; just make sure to choose a flexible platform like UltimateWB. You will also have a community using the CMS to help out with special features, design, etc.
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