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Malware Found in Rank Math SEO PRO 3.0.123 Downloads

Malware Found in Rank Math SEO PRO 3.0.123 Downloads

First seen 17 Oct 2026, 16:47 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 17, 2026 at 18:49 UTC
  • •Malware was found in Rank Math SEO PRO 3.0.123 downloads during a specific time window.
  • •Users who activated the affected version should treat their websites as compromised.
  • •Rank Math released a clean version (3.0.124) and provided recovery guidance.

Rank Math disclosed that some downloads of Rank Math SEO PRO version 3.0.123 contained malware. The affected version was downloaded or updated between October 15, 2026, at 20:02 UTC and October 16, 2026, at 07:12 UTC. If activated, the malware could compromise the website. Rank Math released version 3.0.124 as a clean replacement and advised users to treat affected websites as compromised. Users who installed the affected version should restore from a backup made before the incident or have their site cleaned by a professional. Rank Math has records of users who downloaded the affected version and will notify them. The incident is limited to those who downloaded or updated during the specified period.

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Timeline

2026-10-15
Malware identified in Rank Math SEO PRO
Rank Math disclosed that malware was found in version 3.0.123 downloaded after 20:02 UTC.
Wordfence
2026-10-16
Malware identified in Rank Math SEO PRO
Rank Math disclosed that malware was found in version 3.0.123 downloaded before 07:12 UTC.
rankmath.com
2026-10-17
Clean version released
Rank Math released version 3.0.124 as a clean replacement for the compromised version.
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Common questions

How do I know if my site is affected?
Check if you installed Rank Math SEO PRO version 3.0.123 between October 15, 2026, at 20:02 UTC and October 16, 2026, at 07:12 UTC.
What should I do if my site is compromised?
Restore your website from a clean backup made before the incident or have it cleaned by a security professional.
Is the malware actively being exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation has been reported; however, affected users should take immediate recovery actions.