WordPress Patches ‘Click2Shell’ Vulnerability
The bug lets attackers automatically install and preview themes and could lead to remote code execution. WordPress Patches ‘Click2Shell’ Vulnerability
By Dillip Chowdary • Sep 23, 2026 • Source: SecurityWeek
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SecurityWeek reports: WordPress Patches ‘Click2Shell’ Vulnerability. The bug lets attackers automatically install and preview themes and could lead to remote code execution. The post WordPress Patches ‘Click2Shell’ Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek .
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