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WordPress SEO plugin Rank Math compromised to backdoor websites
Some downloads of the Rank Math PRO WordPress plugin from the vendor’s official website carried malware that planted hidden backdoors in a supply-chain attack last week.
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Some downloads of the Rank Math PRO WordPress plugin from the vendor’s official site contained malware that planted hidden backdoors in a supply‑chain attack. The compromised versions were version 3.0.123. A limited number of users downloaded the plugin between October 15 at 20:02 UTC and October 16 at 07:12 UTC. Those users received the infected files, which could compromise their websites when activated. The vendor has identified the affected releases and is working to remediate the issue.
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