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Critical Vulnerability in WordPress YMC Filter: Unauthenticated Content Disclosure (CVE-2026-10823)

June 30, 2026 by Synthex

Introduction In the modern WordPress ecosystem, advanced dynamic content filtering is a popular, high-demand way to enhance user experience and engagement. However, a critical security flaw recently discovered in the YMC Filter (also known as YMC Smart Filter) plugin completely shatters these benefits by allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to silently view private data, draft revisions, and password-protected posts. Tracked as CVE-2026-10823, this alarming vulnerability serves

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Vulnerabilities and Exploits

CVE-2026-4020: Gravity SMTP WordPress Plugin – Sensitive Information Exposure

June 23, 2026June 21, 2026 by Synthex

Introduction A severe security crisis recently emerged within the WordPress ecosystem involving Gravity SMTP, a widely adopted plugin designed to streamline outbound email delivery. Tracked as CVE-2026-4020, this unauthenticated sensitive information exposure vulnerability has rapidly transitioned from a theoretical risk to an active, widespread threat vector. As attackers increasingly weaponize automation to scan the modern web, leading cybersecurity firms, including Wordfence, have documented

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Cyber Security

WPScan: An Essential Tool for WordPress Security Scanning

October 15, 2024 by denizhalil

Introduction WordPress powers over 40% of all websites globally, making it a prime target for hackers and cybercriminals. As such, securing a WordPress site is a top priority for website administrators, developers, and security professionals. One of the most reliable tools in this domain is WPScan, a specialized scanner designed to uncover vulnerabilities in WordPress sites. This article will delve into the workings of

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