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Rank Math PRO WordPress Plugin Backdoored via Official Site
- Engineer — Act: Official-channel supply-chain compromise means any Rank Math PRO install fetched last week may carry a backdoor; immediately audit all WordPress sites for the plugin’s presence, remove or replace with a verified clean version, and inspect for indicators of hidden backdoor files or unauthorized admin accounts.
- SOC/IR — Plan: No IOCs or TTPs are published yet, blocking immediate hunting; plan to draft WordPress-focused detection rules (anomalous plugin file writes, unexpected admin account creation) and queue a sweep of WordPress estates as soon as vendor or community publishes specific file hashes or behavioral indicators.
- Leader — Plan: Confirm with web and platform teams whether any company-owned WordPress properties run Rank Math PRO, and request a clean-bill attestation or removal; if third-party vendors host affected sites on your behalf, initiate vendor risk follow-up this week.
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