WordPress Security Blog
Weekly vulnerability reports, security tips, and WordPress security news to keep your site safe.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: May 17 – May 24, 2026
81 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between May 17 – May 24, 2026. 8 critical, 20 high severity. 2 patched, 79 unpatched.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: May 9 – May 16, 2026
104 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between May 9 – May 16, 2026. 6 critical, 23 high severity. 1 patched, 103 unpatched.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: May 1 – May 8, 2026
96 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between May 1 – May 8, 2026. 6 critical, 35 high severity. 1 patched, 95 unpatched.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: April 15 – April 16, 2026
24 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between April 15 – April 16, 2026. 2 critical, 4 high severity. 0 patched, 24 unpatched.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: April 8 – April 15, 2026
106 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between April 8 – April 15, 2026. 6 critical, 18 high severity. 0 patched, 106 unpatched.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: April 1 – April 8, 2026
40 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between April 1 – April 8, 2026. 2 critical, 12 high severity. 0 patched, 40 unpatched.
WordPress Security Checklist: A Complete Pre-Launch and Maintenance Guide
A comprehensive WordPress security checklist covering pre-launch hardening, ongoing maintenance, and incident response. Follow these steps to protect your site from day one.
Why WordPress Sites Get Hacked: The Most Common Reasons and How to Avoid Them
Over 90,000 WordPress sites are attacked every minute. Learn the top reasons WordPress sites get hacked and what you can do to prevent it from happening to yours.
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.