WP Maps Pro bug exploited to create admin accounts on WordPress sites

Hackers are targeting WordPress websites running a vulnerable version of the WP Maps Pro plugin, which allows creating rogue ...

WordPress malware campaign hides payloads in Steam profiles

Nearly 2,000 WordPress websites were infected with malware that relies on Steam Community profile comments to hide command-and-control (C2) data.
The Next Web

A WordPress plugin sold to 15,000 sites has a flaw that lets anyone create an admin account, and attackers are already using it

CVE-2026-8732 in WP Maps Pro lets unauthenticated attackers create admin accounts on 15,000+ WordPress sites. Wordfence blocked 2,858 attacks in 24 hours.
SecurityWeek

WP Maps Pro Vulnerability Exploited to Take Over WordPress Sites

A vulnerability in the WP Maps Pro WordPress plugin has been exploited to create admin accounts and take over vulnerable sites.
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⚡ Weekly Recap: New Linux Flaw, PAN-OS Exploit, AI-Powered Attacks, OAuth Phishing and More

Your Monday cybersecurity recap covers the latest digital threats, exposed weaknesses, active attacks, and security stories ...

Zoe Ball breaks down in tears over great grandmother’s ‘tragic’ mental health issues

Zoe Ball fought through tears after uncovering heartbreaking details about her family history in an episode of Who Do You ...