Hackers are exploiting recently patched WordPress bugs, putting millions of websites at risk
- ID
- 6124
- Status
- summarized
- Published
- 20 Jul 2026, 11:35 PM
- Fetched
- 21 Jul 2026, 12:20 AM
- Provider
- TechCrunch
- Category
- technology
- Original URL
- https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/20/hackers-are-exploiting-recently-patched-wordpress-bugs-putting-millions-of-websites-at-risk/
- Source URL
- https://techcrunch.com/feed/
Summary
- Score
- 8.0
- Created
- 21 Jul 2026, 12:20 AM
- Tags
- Audience
- developersvibe_coderssaas_founders
What happened
Two critical WordPress vulnerabilities that allow remote site takeover are being actively exploited, despite patches being available. A cybersecurity researcher estimates tens of millions of websites are at risk, making rapid patching essential for anyone running WordPress.
Why it matters
WordPress powers a large share of Malaysian SMEW websites, agency client sites, and e-commerce stores. Anyone managing WordPress instances—developers, agencies, and founders—should verify patch status immediately, as unpatched sites face potential full remote compromise.
Discussion angle
Walk through how to quickly audit and patch WordPress instances, and discuss whether managed hosting providers in Malaysia are auto-patching or leaving it to site owners.