malware
Popular WordPress SEO Plugin Rank Math PRO Hijacked to Deliver Self-Restoring Backdoor
HighCVSS 9.8
Summary
A malicious backdoor was injected into Rank Math PRO, a popular WordPress SEO plugin, through its update channel. Users who downloaded or updated the plugin between October 15 and 16 should follow a specific cleanup procedure, including deleting plugin files, changing passwords, and scanning for other malicious code. This incident follows a pattern of similar attacks targeting premium WordPress plugins’ update channels.
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