WordPress Core RCE flaw draws nearly 63,000 attack attempts in 24 hours
VULNERABILITYredteam/daily · 1 source
- Severity
- High
- Sources
- 1
What happened
A high-severity remote code execution flaw in WordPress Core affects versions 4.7 through 7.1.3, with a CVSS score of 8.1 and no CVE identifier. Threat actors began attempting exploitation shortly after patches were released, with nearly 63,000 attempts recorded in 24 hours.
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What to do
- Check whether your WordPress Core version falls within 4.7 through 7.1.3.
- Apply the released WordPress Core patch as soon as possible.
- Review web server logs for signs of exploitation attempts.
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Who reported · 1 outlet
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