The WPForms plugin for WordPress exposes websites to a vulnerability that allows attackers to update subscriptions and issue refunds. This flaw enables attackers to modify data they normally should not have access to. Missing Capability …
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Scan of 140K Sites Reveals Best WordPress Plugins
An analysis of 140,000 sites hosted on managed WordPress host Kinsta revealed the WordPress plugins that users judge to be the best. These findings highlight how publishers prioritize performance, SEO, and user experience. 10. Schema.org …
Continue readingWordPress Anti-Spam Plugin Vulnerability Hits 200k+ Sites
A flaw in a WordPress anti-spam plugin with over 200,000 installations allows rogue plugins to be installed on affected websites. Security researchers rated the vulnerability 9.8 out of 10, reflecting the high level of severity …
Continue readingWordPress Security Plugin Vulnerability Endangers 4 Million+ Sites
A critical vulnerability was discovered in a popular WordPress security plugin with over 4 million installations. The flaw allows attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, and gain full access to their site-level …
Continue readingGoogle updates crawl budget docs for large sites with differing mobile and desktop pages and links
Google added a new best practice in its crawl budget documentation to say it is best practice to ensure all links are present on the mobile version, as it is on your desktop version, if …
Continue readingGoogle’s Martin Splitt Shares 3 SEO Tips For Multilingual Sites
In a recent Google Search Central YouTube video, Martin Splitt from the Google Search team shared three SEO tips for multilingual websites. The video focuses on three aspects of website internationalization: Website structure Hreflang attributes …
Continue readingNew LiteSpeed Cache Vulnerability Puts 6 Million Sites at Risk
Another vulnerability was discovered in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin—an Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation that could lead to a total site takeover. Unfortunately, updating to the latest version of the plugin may not be enough to …
Continue readingWordPress Translation Plugin Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Sites
A critical vulnerability was discovered in the WPML WordPress plugin, affecting over a million installations. The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to perform remote code execution, potentially leading to a total site takeover. It is …
Continue reading13 Steps To Boost Your Site’s Crawlability And Indexability
One of the most important elements of search engine optimization, often overlooked, is how easily search engines can discover and understand your website. This process, known as crawling and indexing, is fundamental to your site’s …
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