Year-Old WordPress Plugin Flaws Exploited to Hack Websites
Source SecurityWeek
Rated by Threat Radar
Data as of 27 Oct 2025, 13:12 UTC
What to do
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify the presence of the vulnerable plugin and verify its version. Applying the latest patches or updates from the plugin developer is critical. If patches are unavailable, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a fix is released. Implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules specifically designed to detect and block exploitation attempts targeting known WordPress plugin vulnerabilities. Enhance monitoring and logging to detect unusual activities such as unexpected file changes, unauthorized logins, or abnormal traffic patterns. Conduct regular backups of website data and configurations to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. Educate site administrators on the importance of timely updates and security best practices. Additionally, consider employing vulnerability scanning tools tailored for WordPress environments to proactively identify and remediate risks.
Description
Roughly 9 million exploit attempts were observed this month as mass exploitation of the critical vulnerabilities recommenced. The post Year-Old WordPress Plugin Flaws Exploited to Hack Websites appeared first on SecurityWeek .