WordPress (File Manager Plugin) Data Breach
WordPress (File Manager Plugin) experienced a data breach that was reported on November 3, 2021. WordPress File Manager plugin contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to execute PHP code and upload malicious files on a target site.
Key Facts
- Organization
- WordPress (File Manager Plugin)
- Date Reported
- November 3, 2021
- Incident Type
- web app exploit
- Industry
- Technology
- Severity Score
- 5/10
- Confidence Level
- high
- Tags
Source
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Understanding web app exploit Incidents
Web application exploits target vulnerabilities in websites and APIs. Secure development practices, WAFs, and penetration testing protect against these attacks.