WordPress is forcing the patching of a popular WooCommerce plugin with over 500,000 installs due to an unpatched vulnerability. The vulnerability was discovered by researchers from WebARX and affects versions 3.5.2 and below of the WooCommerce Custom Product Boxes plugin.
The vulnerable plugin allows store owners to create custom product boxes that can be used for upselling or bundling products together in one package. It also provides customers with options such as gift wrapping, adding notes, or selecting specific items for their order when they check out on a website powered by WordPress and WooCommerce.
According to WebARX’s security advisory, the vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious code into websites using this plugin if it has not been patched yet. This type of attack is known as “remote code execution” (RCE) because it allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a web server without authentication or authorization from the site owner or administrator.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need access to either the admin panel of a vulnerable website or its database in order to inject malicious code into it via SQL injection attacks or other methods such as cross-site scripting (XSS). Once injected, attackers could then take control of the affected website and use it for various malicious activities including data theft, defacement campaigns, phishing scams, malware distribution networks etc..
Fortunately though WordPress has taken steps towards protecting users against this threat by pushing out an automatic update that patches all versions prior 3.5.2 which fixes this issue completely . All users are advised to upgrade immediately if they have not done so already since leaving your site exposed can lead serious consequences down the line . Additionally , you should always keep your plugins updated regularly in order ensure maximum security at all times .
In addition , there are several measures you can take right now protect yourself against these types of vulnerabilities : firstly , make sure you’re running latest version available ; secondly , install any necessary updates promptly; thirdly , consider using two-factor authentication where possible ; fourthly , restrict access only those who absolutely need it ; fifthly , monitor your logs closely detect any suspicious activity; sixthly back up your data frequently case something goes wrong . Finally – never underestimate importance good cyber hygiene !
Overall – while no system is ever 100% secure – taking proactive steps like these will help reduce risk being compromised significantly . So don’t forget stay vigilant !
In recent news, attackers have been using an abandoned WordPress plugin to backdoor websites. This malicious activity was first reported by security researchers at Wordfence
For years, WordPress sites have been the target of malicious attacks. In 2017, a massive campaign using Balada Injector was launched and has continued to
Hackers have been exploiting a vulnerability in the Elementor Pro WordPress plugin, which has over 11 million installs. The bug was discovered by researchers at
Our unique WordPress hosting service provides lightning fast servers combined with expert speed optimization by our team of developers.