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All 76 Plugin Security 36 Security Research 30 Vulnerability Types 11 Hardening 7 Security News 6 Malware 5 WordPress Insights 4 RSS
Security Hardener <= 2.4.4 - Subscriber+ Privilege Escalation via REST Users Permission Callback CVE-2026-16149 is a high-severity Security Hardener flaw where user-enumeration protection can overwrite WordPress REST user endpoint capability checks, allowing Subscriber-level users to perform privileged user actions. Update to… Hardening 23 Aug 2026, 3 min Pods <= 3.3.9 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via pods_admin AJAX Router CVE-2026-19598 is a critical Pods authorization bypass that can let unauthenticated attackers reach administrator methods, overwrite user passwords, or obtain administrator privileges. Update to 3.3.9.1 or a backported… Plugin Security 22 Aug 2026, 3 min miniOrange SAML Single Sign On – Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass Across Seven Editions Two miniOrange SAML Single Sign On flaws can let unauthenticated attackers sign in as existing WordPress users, including administrators. Paid editions need manual version checks because the normal… Plugin Security 22 Aug 2026, 3 min Elementor Pro <= 4.2.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload to RCE Elementor Pro versions up to 4.2.1 contain a critical unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Forms module. Update to 4.2.2 or later and inspect Elementor form upload… Plugin Security 20 Aug 2026, 2 min InspectWP vs. WPDeeply: Which WordPress Security Analysis Tool Wins in 2026? InspectWP is useful for seeing surface-level technology signals. WPDeeply is built for the next question: are the exact plugins and themes on your site tied to known CVEs,… Plugin Security 19 Aug 2026, 2 min Forminator Forms <= 1.56.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload Forminator Forms versions up to 1.56.1 contain a critical unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability. Update to 1.56.2 or later and review public forms that combine Select and File… Plugin Security 18 Aug 2026, 4 min How Long Is Too Long Without a Plugin Update? What update gaps actually predict, and the thresholds WPDeeply uses. Plugin Security 11 Jun 2026, 2 min How to Replace an Abandoned WordPress Plugin A migration order that avoids losing data or breaking a live site. Plugin Security 29 May 2026, 2 min Should You Delete Inactive WordPress Plugins? Deactivated is not the same as gone. What an inactive plugin can and cannot do. Plugin Security 17 Apr 2026, 2 min How to Check If a WordPress Plugin Is Safe Five checks, in order of usefulness, before you install a WordPress plugin. Plugin Security 4 Mar 2026, 2 min