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SECURITYJul 21 · 14:57 UTCMALWAREBYTES LABS

What happens if you visit a WordPress site hacked through wp2shell?

WordPress patched a critical core vulnerability chain called wp2shell, which allows attackers to gain full control of sites without authentication, leading to risks like credential theft, malware delivery, and malicious redirects for visitors. Attackers have already begun exploiting the flaw, injecting harmful content and compromising user trust.

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