Critical Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability Patched in Elementor Pro WordPress Plugin

On July 24th, 2026, we received a submission for an Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in Elementor Pro, a WordPress plugin with an estimated 6,000,000 active installations. This vulnerability makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including executable PHP files, to a vulnerable site, which can lead to remote code execution and … Read more

AI Creates Opportunity While Artists Ship at WordCamp US 2026

WordCamp US (WCUS) 2026 just wrapped up after 4 days at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Over 1,100 people from around the world registered to attend, and thousands more watched online through livestreams. Contributor Day and Showcase Day opened the week before two main conference days, featuring over 50 speaker-led sessions across 4 tracks, … Read more

WordPress 7.1 “Mary Lou”

Each WordPress release celebrates an artist who has made an indelible mark on the world of music. WordPress 7.1, code-named “Mary Lou,” honors pioneering jazz pianist, arranger, and composer Mary Lou Williams. A child prodigy who began playing publicly at six, her influence and work cut across nearly every major era of jazz, moving through … Read more