WordPress Security Blog
Weekly vulnerability reports, security tips, and WordPress security news to keep your site safe.
SQL Injection Attacks on WordPress: How Hackers Exploit Database Vulnerabilities
SQL injection remains one of the most dangerous vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins and themes. Learn how these attacks work and how to protect your database.
Brute Force Attacks on WordPress: Understanding and Stopping Unauthorized Login Attempts
Brute force attacks are the most common way hackers try to break into WordPress sites. Learn how they work and the best strategies to block them.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks on WordPress: How They Work and How to Prevent Them
XSS is one of the most common web vulnerabilities affecting WordPress. Learn how attackers inject malicious scripts and what you can do to protect your site.
The True Cost of Data Breaches: How Businesses Lose Millions Every Month
Data breaches cost businesses an average of $4.88M in 2024. Small businesses are hit hardest — 60% close within 6 months of a breach. Learn the real numbers and how to protect your business.
10 Essential WordPress Security Tips Every Site Owner Must Know in 2026
Comprehensive guide to WordPress security: 10 critical practices covering updates, authentication, security headers, SSL, XML-RPC, login protection, backups, file permissions, monitoring, and DNS security.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: March 5 – March 8, 2026
61 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between March 5 – March 8, 2026. 4 critical, 13 high severity. 1 patched, 60 unpatched.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: February 26 – March 5, 2026
55 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between February 26 – March 5, 2026. 3 critical, 19 high severity. 1 patched, 54 unpatched.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: February 19 – February 26, 2026
106 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between February 19 – February 26, 2026. 7 critical, 21 high severity. 1 patched, 105 unpatched.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: February 12 – February 19, 2026
136 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between February 12 – February 19, 2026. 6 critical, 27 high severity. 3 patched, 133 unpatched.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: February 5 – February 12, 2026
82 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between February 5 – February 12, 2026. 3 critical, 11 high severity. 2 patched, 80 unpatched.