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WordPress: Malicious Code Can Be Injected via Rejected Posts
CVE-2026-27317
Summary
If an attacker can trick a WordPress administrator into rejecting a post, they may be able to inject malicious code into the site. This could allow the attacker to perform unauthorized actions on the site. To prevent this, consider restricting or disabling the ability to reject posts via the WordPress admin interface.
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Published: 20 Feb 2026 · Updated: 11 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026