Plugin Security
How to judge, replace and remove WordPress plugins.
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
How Long Is Too Long Without a Plugin Update?
What update gaps actually predict, and the thresholds WPDeeply uses.
How to Replace an Abandoned WordPress Plugin
A migration order that avoids losing data or breaking a live site.
Should You Delete Inactive WordPress Plugins?
Deactivated is not the same as gone. What an inactive plugin can and cannot do.
How to Check If a WordPress Plugin Is Safe
Five checks, in order of usefulness, before you install a WordPress plugin.
A Plugin Was Removed From WordPress.org. What Does That Mean?
Closed, removed, or just gone — how to read a missing plugin listing, and what to do.
WP Job Manager Permission Escalation to RCE: Risk Profile and Response
Permission escalation is dangerous because it changes who can perform sensitive actions. On a WordPress site, that can quickly become plugin installation, file writes, or code execution.