19 Apr, 2026

Hackers exploit OttoKit WordPress plugin flaw to add admin accounts

Hackers are exploiting a critical unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability in the OttoKit WordPress plugin to create rogue admin accounts on targeted sites. OttoKit (formerly SureTriggers) is a WordPress automation and integration plugin used in over 100,000 sites, allowing users to connect their websites to third-party services and automate workflows. Patchstack received a report about a […]

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Hackers exploit WordPress plugin auth bypass hours after disclosure

Hackers started exploiting a high-severity flaw that allows bypassing authentication in the OttoKit (formerly SureTriggers) plugin for WordPress just hours after public disclosure. Users are strongly recommended to upgrade to the latest version of OttoKit/SureTriggers, currently 1.0.79, released at the beginning of the month. The OttoKit WordPress plugin allows users to connect plugins and external tools like WooCommerce, Mailchimp, […]

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