WordPress Woes: Exploit Frenzy Hits Millions Due to Outdated Plugins
Mass exploitation attacks are back, targeting WordPress sites through vulnerabilities in GutenKit and Hunk Companion plugins. Wordfence has blocked nine million exploit attempts in two weeks. The vulnerabilities allow attackers to install unauthorized plugins, leading to potential site takeover. To avoid becoming a cyber-punchline, update to GutenKit 2.1.1 and Hunk Companion 1.8.6.
Hot Take:
WordPress sites are under siege again, and this time, it’s like letting a toddler loose with a permanent marker in a white room. You know it’s going to end in chaos. GutenKit and Hunk Companion plugins are the latest culprits, offering hackers an open-door policy that’s less secure than a screen door on a submarine. It’s a classic case of “update or face the digital apocalypse” — because nothing screams ‘fun’ like nine million exploit attempts on your website.
Key Points:
- WordPress websites are facing a wave of attacks exploiting vulnerabilities in the GutenKit and Hunk Companion plugins.
- Three critical vulnerabilities allow attackers to install and activate plugins without authentication.
- The vulnerabilities affect all versions of Hunk Companion up to 1.8.5 and GutenKit before 2.1.1.
- Security experts criticize the ongoing neglect in updating open-source components despite available patches.
- Website administrators are urged to update their plugins to mitigate risks immediately.