8,000 New WordPress Vulnerabilities Reported in 2024
Nearly 8,000 new vulnerabilities affecting the WordPress ecosystem were reported last year, nearly all in plugins and themes. The post 8,000 New WordPress Vulnerabilities Reported in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…Credit Card Skimmer and Backdoor on WordPress E-commerce Site
The battle against e-commerce malware continues to intensify, with attackers deploying increasingly sophisticated tactics. In a recent case at Sucuri, a customer reported suspicious files and unexpected behavior on their WordPress site. Upon deeper analysis, we discovered a complicated infection involving multiple components: a credit card skimmer, a hidden backdoor file manager, and a malicious […] more…Fake WordPress Plugin Impacts SEO by Injecting Casino Spam
Injecting malware via a fake WordPress plugin has been a common tactic of attackers for some time. This clever method is often used to bypass detection as attackers exploit the fact that plugins are not part of the core files of a WordPress site, making integrity checks more difficult. Attackers often hide the malicious plugin […] more…WordPress ClickFix Malware Causes Google Warnings and Infected Computers
Since December of last year there has been a new fake Google reCAPTCHA campaign making its way through the WordPress world. Very similar to malware which we wrote about last Summer, the website malware injection attempts to trick unsuspecting victims into executing malicious Powershell commands within Windows OS environments with the end goal of infecting […] more…Hidden Backdoors Uncovered in WordPress Malware Investigation
At Sucuri, we often encounter cases where malware is deeply embedded in websites, hidden in files and scripts that can easily escape detection. In this article, we’ll walk you through a real-life incident where a customer contacted us about unusual behavior on their WordPress website. After a detailed investigation, we uncovered multiple backdoors allowing attackers […] more…Malware Redirects WordPress Traffic to Harmful Sites
Recently, a customer approached us after noticing their website was redirecting visitors to a suspicious URL. They suspected their site had been compromised and sought assistance in identifying and resolving the issue. This prompted a deeper investigation into the infection and its behavior. What did we see? The website’s redirects were leading to hxxps://cdn1[.]massearchtraffic[.]top/sockets. Continue […] more…Japanese Spam on a Cleaned WordPress Site: The Hidden Sitemap Problem
While investigating a compromised WordPress site, we discovered a malware infection causing Japanese spam links to appear in Google search results. Although the site had been cleaned, Google was still crawling and indexing spammy URLs, which impacted the site’s SEO and credibility. Japanese SEO Spam: A Common Threat Japanese SEO spam is a recurring issue […] more…Stealthy Credit Card Skimmer Targets WordPress Checkout Pages via Database Injection
Recently, we released an article where a credit card skimmer was targeting checkout pages on a Magento site. Now we’ve come across sophisticated credit card skimmer malware while investigating a compromised WordPress website. This credit card skimmer malware targeting WordPress websites silently injects malicious JavaScript into database entries to steal sensitive payment details. The malware […] more…Malicious Script Injection on WordPress Sites
Recently, our team discovered a JavaScript-based malware affecting WordPress sites, primarily targeting those using the Hello Elementor theme. This type of malware is commonly embedded within legitimate-looking website files to load scripts from an external source. The malware injects a malicious external script into the theme’s header.php file, leading to harmful consequences for site owners […] more…PHP Reinfector and Backdoor Malware Target WordPress Sites
We recently observed a surge in WordPress websites being infected by a sophisticated PHP reinfector and backdoor malware. While we initially believed that the infection was linked to the wpcode plugin, we found that several sites without this plugin were compromised as well. Upon deeper investigation, we discovered that this malware not only reinfects website […] more…Identifying and Mitigating SQL Injection in WordPress Plugins: A Case Study with Perfect Survey v1.5.1
Introduction SQL injection vulnerabilities are a persistent threat in web application security, particularly in platforms like WordPress where plugins often handle dynamic user input, and where a single bug could lead to millions of websites being impacted. In this post, we’ll examine an SQL injection vulnerability discovered by Vincenzo Migliano in Perfect Survey v1.5.1 back […] more…WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup October 2024
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners about potential threats to their environments, we’ve compiled a list of important security updates and vulnerability patches for the WordPress ecosystem this […] more…Fake “Fix It” Pop-Ups Target WordPress Sites via Malicious Plugin to Download Trojan
In our recent investigation, we discovered a new malware campaign targeting WordPress sites through a fake plugin, universal-popup-plugin-v133, which delivers deceptive browser fix pop-ups. This malware leverages social engineering tactics to deceive visitors into downloading malicious files, compromising their systems. Type of website impacted and the scope of infection We reported a similar fake browser […] more…Why WordPress Security Matters: Essential Tips for Developers
With WordPress powering over 40% of known websites on the Internet (W3Techs, 2024), ensuring its security is paramount. The platform’s mission to democratize content creation (WordPress.com, n.d.) conflicts with the traditional ‘walled garden’ cybersecurity approaches that rely on closed systems and controlled environments. This presents the WordPress project with a unique set of challenges. Because […] more…WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup September 2024
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners about potential threats to their environments, we’ve compiled a list of important security updates and vulnerability patches for the WordPress ecosystem this […] more…7 Steps to Remove Malware from WordPress
If you’ve ever had your website compromised by malware, you know the sheer panic it can cause. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. More importantly it’s something you can fix! In this guide, we’ll walk you through seven essential steps to remove malware from your WordPress site. From backing up your website to removing the […] more…More information
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