PHP2Shell Patches Land as First Exploitation Attempts Hit Sensors
The two RCE bugs can be exploited against WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, and other popular applications.
Excerpt from the primary source: SecurityWeek
Who is affected
Small businesses · Developers
Affected technology: WordPress
What you should do · Be aware
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