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CISA warns attackers are exploiting a patched high-severity WordPress flaw

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The US cyber security agency has warned government bodies that criminals have started attacking a recently fixed weakness in , a popular website platform. The flaw could allow an attacker to run their own commands on a vulnerable site.

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What to do

  1. Apply the latest WordPress security updates as soon as possible.
  2. Check WordPress core, plugins and themes for any pending updates.
  3. Review web server logs for signs of exploitation.

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  1. Wed 4 NovemberCISA flags WordPress RCE flaw as actively exploited in attacksBleepingComputer

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