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WordPress Adds Automated Plugin Reviews to Block High-Risk Updates Before Distribution
WordPress is implementing automated security reviews for all plugin updates distributed through WordPress.org to detect potential security issues before release. The system analyzes updates continuously, complementing existing reviews that apply only to new plugin submissions.
Why it matters: WordPress administrators and plugin developers are affected: automated review screening reduces the window for compromised or vulnerable plugins to reach sites, lowering exposure to supply-chain attacks through the plugin ecosystem.
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