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WordPress Click2Shell flaw lets hackers execute PHP on the server

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WordPress Click2Shell flaw lets hackers execute PHP on the server

A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability called Click2Shell in WordPress Core has been disclosed with public technical details and proof-of-concept code available. The flaw enables attackers to execute PHP commands on affected servers.

Why it matters: WordPress administrators and site operators must patch immediately, as the public exploit details mean active attacks are likely; this affects any WordPress Core installation without the fix applied.

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WordPress Click2Shell flaw lets hackers execute PHP on the server

A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability called Click2Shell in WordPress Core has been disclosed with public technical details and proof-of-concept code available. The flaw enables attackers to execute PHP commands on affected servers.

Why it matters: WordPress administrators and site operators must patch immediately, as the public exploit details mean active attacks are likely; this affects any WordPress Core installation without the fix applied.

VendorsWordPress
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