WordPress
Posts in the WordPress category from the LionScripts team.
Vet WordPress Plugins Before Installing: A Security Checklist
Learn how to vet WordPress plugins before installing them. This security checklist helps you spot malicious code, abandoned plugins, and hidden risks before they compromise your site.
Vetting WordPress Security Plugins: Avoid Data-Leaking Tools
The security plugin protecting your WordPress site could be the one leaking it. Learn how to vet security and firewall plugins to avoid critical, data-exposing flaws.
Supply Chain Attacks on WordPress Plugins: How to Vet Updates
Attackers now poison WordPress plugin updates to hijack thousands of sites at once. Learn how supply chain attacks work and how to vet every update before you install it.
Vulnerable WordPress Plugins: How to Audit Yours Before a Breach
Plugins account for over 90% of WordPress vulnerabilities. Learn how to audit your plugins proactively and close security gaps before hackers exploit them.
CVE-2026-8732: Patch the WP Maps Pro Admin Bypass Flaw Fast
CVE-2026-8732 is an admin access bypass in WP Maps Pro that lets unauthenticated attackers reach admin-only functions. Learn who's at risk and how to patch fast.
WordPress wp2shell Attack: How to Detect and Block It Now
The wp2shell script targets WordPress sites through weak plugins and exposed upload paths, dropping web shells automatically. Learn how to detect and block this attack now.
How to Audit WordPress Security Plugins Before You Trust Them
Your WordPress security plugin has full access to your site. Learn how to audit security plugins for hidden risks, data leaks, and excessive permissions before you trust them.
How to Lock Down a WordPress Site Against 2026's Attack Surge
WordPress powers 43% of the web, making it the internet's biggest attack target. Learn how to lock down your site against the automated bot surge heading into 2026.
How to Check if a WordPress Plugin Leaks Data to Subscribers
Some WordPress plugins quietly expose visitor emails, IPs, and form data to any logged-in subscriber through unprotected REST endpoints. Learn how to detect these leaks.
How to Verify a WordPress Plugin Update Isn't Compromised
Trusted WordPress plugins can be poisoned before they reach your site. Learn how to verify a plugin update isn't compromised and protect against supply-chain attacks.
How to Recover WP-Admin Access When You're Locked Out
Locked out of wp-admin? Whether it's a white screen, redirect loop, or permissions error, most lockouts aren't caused by hackers. Learn how to regain access fast.
How to Harden WordPress Against Plugin-Free Attacks Like WP2Shell
Plugin-free attacks like WP2Shell bypass your plugin folder entirely, targeting WordPress core, file permissions, and database credentials. Learn how to harden your site against them.