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Server cabinet with exposed internal components in a small business server room.

Elementor Pro Exploit Targets WordPress Sites with Webshell Payload

A critical flaw in Elementor Pro, tracked as CVE-2026-32475, has put thousands of WordPress sites at risk, with nearly 200,000 attempted exploits blocked by Wordfence's web application firewall since August 19. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass file-upload validation and inject a malicious PHP payload, compromising site security.

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Server room with rows of equipment and one exposed server in the foreground.

Exposed Server Unveils WP-SHELLSTORM's Massive WordPress Backdoor Operation

For 22 days, a US-based server sat exposed on the public internet with no password, revealing a massive WordPress backdoor operation that targeted over 1.4 million domains. The astonishing discovery included scans, exploits, and command history, giving a rare glimpse into the playbook of a notorious hacking group.

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