WP Maps Pro bug exploited to create WordPress admin accounts

An actively exploited plugin vulnerability is granting attackers administrator access on WordPress sites

WP Maps Pro bug exploited to create admin accounts on WordPress sites https:// bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ wp-maps-pro-bug-exploited-to-create-admin-accounts-on-wordpress-sites/ …
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