What I’d tell every ecommerce merchant about hosting before they launch
Weighing infrastructure options for your ecommerce site? Check out these hosting recommendations from the Head of WP Cloud, Jesse Friedman.
Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability Patched in Slider Revolution 7 WordPress Plugin
On April 18th, 2026, we received a submission for an Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in Slider Revolution, a WordPress plugin. Although the plugin has more than 5,000,000 active installations, we estimate that only around 45,000 sites are using a vulnerable version, as the issue was introduced in the 7.0 major release. This vulnerability makes … Read more
Sales tax across state lines: What every growing ecommerce store needs to know
Here’s what every WooCommerce store operator should understand about sales tax compliance so you can protect the brand you’ve worked so hard to build.
Attackers Actively Exploiting Critical Vulnerability in Breeze Cache Plugin
On April 22nd, 2026, we publicly disclosed a critical Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in Breeze Cache, a WordPress plugin with an estimated 400,000 active installations. This vulnerability can be leveraged by unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including PHP backdoors, and achieve remote code execution. The vendor released the fully patched version on April 21st, … Read more
Get Involved With WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix
WordCamp US 2026 will take place August 16–19 in Phoenix, Arizona, and applications are now open for sponsors, speakers, and volunteers. WordCamp US is the flagship gathering for the WordPress community in North America, where contributors, builders, and users come together to share ideas and help shape what comes next for the open web. Full … Read more
