Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2020-12657

Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2020-12657 Security Advisory Security Advisory Description An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.6.5. There is a use-after-free in block/bfq-iosched.c ... More info: https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K96414292?utm_source=f5support&utm_medium=RSS

Critical Vulnerability Exposes over 700,000 Sites Using Divi, Extra, and Divi Builder

On July 23, 2020, our Threat Intelligence team discovered a vulnerability present in two themes by Elegant Themes, Divi and Extra, as well as Divi Builder, a WordPress plugin. Combined, these products are installed on an estimated 700,000 sites. This flaw gave authenticated attackers, with contributor-level or above capabilities, the ability to upload arbitrary files, […] More info: https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/08/critical-vulnerability-exposes-over-700000-sites-using-divi-extra-and-divi-builder/

WordPress Security Updates: July 2020

This monthly report is provided for the WordPress community at large from Pagely’s head of security, Robert Rowley. Rowley and the entire security team keep their finger on the pulse […] More info: https://pagely.com/blog/wordpress-security-updates-july-2020/

The Official Facebook Chat Plugin Created Vector for Social Engineering Attacks

On June 26, 2020, our Threat Intelligence team discovered a vulnerability in The Official Facebook Chat Plugin, a WordPress plugin installed on over 80,000 sites. This flaw made it possible for low-level authenticated attackers to connect their own Facebook Messenger account to any site running the vulnerable plugin and engage in chats with site visitors […] More info: https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/08/the-official-facebook-chat-plugin-created-vector-for-social-engineering-attacks/

WordPress 5.5 Release Candidate 2

The second release candidate for WordPress 5.5 is here! WordPress 5.5 is slated for release on August 11, 2020, but we need your help to get there—if you haven’t tried 5.5 yet, now is the time! You can test the WordPress 5.5 release candidate in two ways: Try the WordPress Beta Tester plugin (choose the “bleeding edge nightlies” option) Or download the release […] More info: https://wordpress.org/news/2020/08/wordpress-5-5-release-candidate-2/
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