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Hack Alert: LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Puts Your WordPress Site at Risk!
Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress. This bug, dubbed an “unauthenticated account takeover vulnerability,” allows threat actors to gain full control of websites. Update to version 6.5.0.1 immediately to stay protected.
Hot Take:
Looks like the LiteSpeed Cache plugin is living life in the fast lane—straight into the hands of cybercriminals! With another vulnerability uncovered, this popular optimization tool is proving to be a high-speed highway to your website’s downfall if not patched promptly. Get your updates, folks, or you might find your site optimized for hackers instead of users!
Key Points:
- Critical vulnerability in LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress allows unauthorized account takeovers.
- The bug, tracked as CVE-2024-44000, has a severity score of 7.5.
- Patch released, updating LiteSpeed Cache to version 6.5.0.1.
- Flaw involves publicly exposed debug.log file, containing sensitive information.
- Debug feature must be enabled for the flaw to be exploitable.
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