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'Update immediately': 60,000 WordPress websites at risk after experts discover flaw that allows hackers to create hidden admin accounts

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  • User Registration & Membership plugin flaw allows attackers to gain admin access without login
  • Exposed nonce values enable unauthorized backend requests and privilege escalation
  • Sensitive user data becomes exposed once administrative privileges are obtained

A critical security flaw in a widely used WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and gain full administrative access to affected websites.

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