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How to Update, Install & Remove WordPress Plugins & Themes With WP-CLI
WordPress, like other open-source content management systems, allows you to enhance your website’s appearance and functionality through custom code and third-party components like plugins and themes. It’s these extensions that allow you to publish content with added functionality for your visitors and facilitate the unique look of your brand. While the developers who build these […]
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Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (May 22, 2023 to May 28, 2023)
Last week, there were 90 vulnerabilities disclosed in 77 WordPress Plugins and no WordPress themes that have been added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, and there were 29 Vulnerability Researchers that contributed to WordPress Security last week. Review those vulnerabilities in this report now to ensure your site is not affected. Our mission with […]
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WPDeveloper Addresses Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in ReviewX WordPress Plugin
On May 20, 2023, our Wordfence Threat Intelligence team identified and began the responsible disclosure process for a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in WPDeveloper’s ReviewX plugin, which is actively installed on more than 10,000 WordPress websites. This vulnerability makes it possible for an authenticated attacker to grant themselves administrative privileges via a user meta update. Wordfence […]
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How to Remove Malware from WordPress Site (Malware Cleanup Guide)
If you suspect a hack or suspicious activity on your website, it can be a nerve-wracking experience. Until you know for sure, you cannot determine the reason, nor the solution. Wondering how to remove malware from WordPress site? Do not worry, we will help you clean malware from WordPress, determine the cause, and save you […]
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How To Easily Repair Hacked Website? (Complete Guide)
Is your website hacked? Most website admin, who reach out to us, see symptoms like their website redirecting, or spam pop-ups on their website. This can understandably be stressful. Let us put your mind at ease, you can fix your hacked website. Before we get into cleaning the website, we need to make sure that […]
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WordPress Hacked Redirect? How To Clean Website Redirect Malware
If your WordPress website or admin dashboard is getting redirected automatically to a spam website, your website has likely been hacked and infected with redirect malware. So what can you do about the WordPress hacked redirect malware on your site? First of all, confirm if you actually have a hack by scanning your website. The […]
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WordPress Hacked? Scan & Clean Your Hacked WordPress Site
Is your WordPress hacked? Or do you suspect that something is awry with your website? The first thing you should do if you suspect that your WordPress is hacked is to scan your website. This will confirm your suspicions regarding the hack, and help you decide the best course of action to return your site […]
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How to Stop WordPress Registration Spam – Complete Guide
In the ever-evolving landscape of the online world, combating WordPress spam user registration and WooCommerce spam user registration can feel like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. Just when you think you have it under control, new spam accounts pop up, requiring you to tirelessly delete them. The frustration only deepens when you consider the flood of […]
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WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup May 2023
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners on emerging threats to their environments, we’ve compiled a list of important security updates and vulnerability patches for the WordPress ecosystem this […]
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