Security Alert: WordPress Security Update - July 2026

Wordpress has released security updates affecting multiple WordPress plugins and themes. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to compromise system security, escalate privileges, bypass authentication, and disrupt services.

Affected Systems:

The affected systems and versions include, but are not limited to:

Plugins: 

• WCFM WooCommerce Multivendor Membership plugin: Versions 2.11.10 and below

• LatePoint Calendar Booking plugin: Versions 5.6.3 and below

• Essential Addons for Elementor plugin: Versions 6.6.4 and below

Themes:

• Zakra theme: Versions 4.2.0 and below

• Edumall theme: Versions 4.5.1 and below

Security Risks

Exploitation of vulnerabilities in WordPress themes and plugins may allow unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious code, escalate privileges, bypass authentication, and disrupt critical website functions. This can result in data exposure, operational downtime, and loss of service integrity.

Recommended Actions

The National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) recommends users and system administrators to:

1. Update, as soon as possible, to the latest supported versions of all affected WordPress plugins to resolve known vulnerabilities and minimize the risk of exploitation.

The WordPress plugin versions available for upgrade include, but are not limited to:

Plugins:

• WCFM WooCommerce Multivendor Membership plugin: Upgrade to version 2.11.11 or above
• LatePoint Calendar Booking Plugin: Upgrade to version 5.6.4 or above
• Essential Addons for Elementor plugin: Upgrade to version 6.6.5 or above.

Themes:

• Zakra Theme: Upgrade to version 4.2.1 or above

• Edumall Theme: Upgrade to version 4.5.2 or above

2. Before updating or patching, please ensure that you have the latest backup that can easily be restored.

For further information and support, please contact the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) by email to rwcsirt@ncsa.gov.rw or call us on 9009.

References

• Wordfence Security Advisories