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An official WordPress.org social media post mocking the FAIR project sparked backlash from developers, raising concerns about professionalism, governance, and the future of decentralized plugin distribution in the WordPress ecosystem.
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A vulnerability in the Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to upload or copy files under certain server configurations. Users are advised to update to version 3.2.8 or later.
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A critical vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated PHP command injection, leaving hundreds of thousands of sites exposed. Learn how CVE-2025-9501 works, its risks, and the urgent steps administrators should take to secure their sites.
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Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has issued a trademark complaint to developer Kevin Geary over his CSS framework, Automatic.css, citing potential brand confusion. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between open-source freedom and brand protection in the WordPress ecosystem.
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A newly disclosed vulnerability in the WPBakery Page Builder plugin allows authenticated users to inject malicious code into WordPress sites. Learn what’s affected, why it matters, and how to secure your site from this stored XSS flaw.
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Two critical vulnerabilities in the WP Travel Engine plugin put over 20,000 WordPress travel sites at risk. Both allow unauthenticated attackers to take full control of websites. Immediate updates are strongly advised.
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WP Engine refiles its lawsuit against Automattic and Matt Mullenweg, strengthening antitrust claims with clearer market definitions and detailed monopoly allegations. The battle for control of the WordPress ecosystem is far from over.
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Learn how to configure and optimize your WordPress site's robots.txt file to manage search engine crawling. Discover essential tips on creating, customizing, and testing your file to improve SEO, prevent duplicate content, and enhance search engine visibility while maintaining security.
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WordPress slows its release pace amid contributor cutbacks, signaling a shift in development priorities. Discover what this means for future updates, Gutenberg, and the rise of canonical plugins.
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Automattic lays off 16% of its workforce amid growth, aiming to boost productivity and investment. This strategic move, not driven by crisis, sparks industry debate on tech layoffs during profitability.
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Matt Mullenweg warns ongoing lawsuits could threaten WordPress.org's future, sparking concern in the WordPress community. With users pleading for stability and a court ruling favoring WP Engine, the conflict raises critical questions about the platform's governance and open-source sustainability.
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Automattic cuts back support for WordPress.org, citing legal disputes and community criticism. This shift to focus on for-profit projects raises concerns about transparency, governance, and WordPress’s future. Discover the implications of this controversial decision on the open-source ecosystem.