Cybersecurity

WordPress flaw exposes 500M sites to instant takeover
CybersecurityJuly 19, 2026

WordPress flaw exposes 500M sites to instant takeover

A newly disclosed exploit chain allows unauthenticated attackers to seize control of WordPress sites running versions 6.9.x and 7.0.x, prompting urgent 7.0.2 and 6.9.5 updates.

via Security Affairs