Tag: web application security
34 articles
Drupal Users Face Urgent Patch Deadline
Drupal users, take note: a highly critical core patch is coming and it's essential to act fast to secure your site. Get ready to install the update ASAP to avoid potential risks.
NGINX Rift Attackers Exploit Exposed Servers Within Days of Disclosure
Malicious actors are already probing and exploiting a long-standing vulnerability in NGINX web server software, just days after its disclosure - highlighting the urgent need for organizations to update their systems and safeguard against cyber threats. This 18-year-old flaw has quickly become a prime target for attackers seeking unauthorized access to exposed servers.
Avada Builder Flaws Expose WordPress Sites to Credential Theft
A critical vulnerability in the Avada Builder WordPress plugin, used by an estimated one million active installations, leaves sites exposed to credential theft and data breaches. Two flaws, CVE-2026-4782 and CVE-2026-4798, allow attackers to read sensitive files and extract database information, putting your site at risk.
NGINX Flaw Enables Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
A critical 18-year-old vulnerability, known as NGINX Rift, has been discovered in NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source, allowing unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute code with a single crafted HTTP request. This high-severity flaw, rated 9.2 on the CVSS v4 scale, poses a significant threat to vulnerable servers.
Hackers exploit Google ads for ManageWP phishing scam
Beware of a sneaky phishing scam targeting ManageWP users, where hackers use Google ads to trick victims into divulging their login credentials on a fake website that looks identical to the real one. This clever attack can put hundreds of sites at risk, since each ManageWP account typically hosts multiple sites.
WordPress Plugin Exposes 70,000 Sites to Backdoor Vulnerability
A shocking security vulnerability has been uncovered in a popular WordPress plugin, leaving over 70,000 sites open to backdoor attacks that can inject malicious code on demand. The issue was discovered in the Quick Page/Post Redirect plugin, which was infected with a hidden backdoor five years ago.
WordPress Plugin Suite Compromised, Malware Deployed on Thousands of Sites
Thousands of websites have been unwittingly turned into malware gateways due to a massive compromise of over 30 WordPress plugins in the EssentialPlugin package, highlighting a disturbing vulnerability in the internet ecosystem. This security breach has left countless sites exposed, raising urgent questions about accountability and prevention.
Nginx-ui Flaw Exploited in Active Attacks Worldwide
A critical flaw in the nginx-ui MCP component, tracked as CVE-2026-33032, is being actively exploited worldwide, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and slip past one of the most basic protections. This highly severe vulnerability, rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale, poses an immediate dilemma for organizations that depend on this component.
Ninja Forms Flaw Exposes WordPress Sites to Code Execution Risk
A critical vulnerability in the popular Ninja Forms plugin has been discovered, allowing hackers to upload and execute malicious code on WordPress sites without needing login credentials. If you're using Ninja Forms, update to version 3.3.27 immediately to protect your site from remote code execution attacks.
Hackers Conceal Credit Card Stealer in Tiny SVG Images
One tiny pixel can cause massive damage: hackers have successfully hidden credit card-stealing code inside a nearly invisible, one-pixel Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) image, putting almost 100 Magento-based online stores at risk. This sneaky tactic allowed the malicious code to blend in with normal site assets, evading detection.