Everest Forms Pro vulnerability fuels wave of WordPress takeovers
### A Silent Threat: How a Single Plugin Flaw Is Hijacking WordPress Sites A critical vulnerability in the Everest Forms Pro plugin (CVE‑2026‑3300) has moved from theory to active exploitation. Security researchers confirm that attackers are using the flaw to gain full administrative control over compromised WordPress installations, injecting backdoors, reshaping site content, and exfiltrating user credentials. The exploit has been observed in the wild, prompting urgent calls for immediate remediation across the WordPress ecosystem. #### Key Takeaways - **Critical flaw (CVE‑2026‑3300)** in Everest Forms Pro allows unauthenticated remote code execution. - **Active exploitation**: Threat actors are already leveraging the bug to plant persistent backdoors. - **Impact scope**: Full site takeover, content manipulation, and credential harvesting are reported. - **Immediate mitigation**: Site owners must update to the patched version or disable the plugin until a fix is applied. - **Broader implications**: Highlights the persistent risk of third‑party plugins in the WordPress supply chain. [Read Full Article](https://news.ababil360.com/everest-forms-pro-vulnerability-fuels-wave-of-wordpress-takeovers/) #EverestForms #WordPressSecurity #CVE20263300 #WebExploit #BackdoorAttack #CredentialTheft #PluginVulnerability #CyberThreat #InfoSec #newsababil360