Exploitation of Patched WordPress Vulnerabilities Threatens Millions of Websites

Hackers are actively exploiting two recently patched critical vulnerabilities in WordPress, affecting versions 6.9.0-6.9.4 and 7.0.0-7.0.1, with estimates suggesting up to 90 million websites remain vulnerable. WordPress has implemented forced updates and cybersecurity measures to mitigate the risk, but widespread exploitation has already been reported.

Two critical security flaws in WordPress’ software have given hackers the chance to remotely take over tens of millions of websites, according to an estimate by a cybersecurity researcher.

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