Wordfence 497 Vulnerabilities Disclosed in WordPress Plugins and Themes
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- •497 vulnerabilities disclosed in WordPress plugins and themes last week.
- •New firewall rules deployed to protect against identified vulnerabilities.
- •Wordfence Intelligence database now includes over 40,000 vulnerabilities.
From November 2 to November 8, 2026, a total of 497 vulnerabilities were disclosed across 312 WordPress plugins and one theme. The vulnerabilities were documented in the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, with contributions from 218 security researchers. Wordfence has implemented new firewall rules to protect against these vulnerabilities, with immediate deployment for premium customers and a 30-day delay for free users. The report emphasizes the importance of staying updated on vulnerabilities to ensure site security. The vulnerabilities vary in severity, and site owners are encouraged to review the report to determine if their sites are affected.
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2026-11-12
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Wordfence disclosed 497 vulnerabilities affecting 312 plugins and one theme from November 2 to November 8, 2026.
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How many vulnerabilities were disclosed?
497 vulnerabilities were disclosed across 312 plugins and one theme.
What should I do if my site uses affected plugins?
Review the vulnerability report and apply any necessary updates or patches to your plugins.
Are the new firewall rules available to all users?
Premium users received the new firewall rules immediately, while free users will get them after a 30-day delay.
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