E165: WPForms Backdoor Claims, WP 7.0.3 Security Release, Plugins Editing Add New Screen
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This week on The WP Week Podcast, we discuss the controversy surrounding WPForms Lite 2.0.0, including claims that its setup wizard introduced backdoor-like functionality and the ongoing debate over administrator consent and WordPress.org guidelines. We also cover the WordPress 7.0.3 security release, which fixes 12 vulnerabilities, a new supply-chain attack affecting several BdThemes plugins, and how plugins can manipulate the WordPress Add New screen. Plus, we look at WooCommerce 11.0, WordPress 7.1 updates, the postponement of WordCamp Switzerland, new AI-powered tools, and other important community developments. A big thank you to our sponsors: 🎯 ProfilePress – Build membership sites and sell subscriptions on WordPress. 💼 HireZoot – Create professional career pages and start hiring in minutes. Tune in for your weekly roundup of the biggest WordPress news, security alerts, product updates, and community stories.
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