SECURITYMay 31 · 14:06 UTCBLEEPING COMPUTERBill Toulas

WP Maps Pro bug exploited to create admin accounts on WordPress sites

Hackers are exploiting a vulnerability in the WP Maps Pro plugin to create unauthorized administrator accounts on WordPress websites. The exploit allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access.

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