Wordfence WordPress Vulnerabilities Disclosed: Remote Code Execution Risk
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- •WordPress Core versions 4.7 to 7.1.3 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution.
- •Over 23,000 attacks targeting this vulnerability were blocked in the last 24 hours.
- •A total of 268 new vulnerabilities were disclosed last week in WordPress plugins and themes.
Recent reports indicate that WordPress Core versions 4.7 through 7.1.3 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to predictable staging paths during upgrades. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on affected servers, with 23,509 attacks blocked by Wordfence in the past 24 hours. Last week, 268 vulnerabilities were disclosed across 182 plugins and 15 themes, with 124 researchers contributing to WordPress security. The Wordfence Threat Response Team has been established to address active threats and provide guidance to site owners. Users are urged to review their plugins and themes for vulnerabilities and apply necessary updates to mitigate risks.
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2026-10-29
Critical vulnerability disclosed
WordPress Core versions 4.7 to 7.1.3 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to predictable staging paths.
Wordfence2026-10-29
Wordfence Intelligence report published
Wordfence reported 268 vulnerabilities disclosed in the past week across WordPress plugins and themes.
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Which WordPress versions are affected?
WordPress Core versions 4.7 through 7.1.3 are affected by this vulnerability.
Is there active exploitation of this vulnerability?
Yes, Wordfence reported blocking over 23,000 attacks targeting this vulnerability in the last 24 hours.
What should I do to protect my site?
Review your WordPress installation for affected versions and apply updates immediately to mitigate the risk.
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