Will Rank Math PRO backdoor compromise affect 50+ WordPress sites by Dec 2026?

Rank Math PRO WordPress plugin distributed via vendor's official site carried malware planting hidden backdoors in affected websites last week (Bleeping Computer). Attackers gained code execution on compromised installations.

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Public reports from WordPress security vendors (Sucuri, Wordfence, Jetpack), CISA, or reputable security researchers confirming 50+ documented compromised WordPress sites with Rank Math PRO backdoor.