WordPress Plugins Targeted by Massive RCE Exploit Campaigns
Score: 8/10

WordPress Plugins Targeted by Massive RCE Exploit Campaigns

Threat actors are actively exploiting critical arbitrary file upload vulnerabilities in Super Forms and Elementor Pro plugins to deploy the Mushr00w PHP uploader and seize control of WordPress sites.

Executive Summary

Two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-14894 in Super Forms and CVE-2026-32475 in Elementor Pro, are being targeted in a large-scale exploitation campaign. Wordfence has reported blocking over 440,000 combined exploit attempts since mid-2026. These flaws allow unauthenticated attackers to bypass file validation and upload executable PHP scripts, leading to complete site takeover.

The attacks frequently involve the deployment of a specific web shell branded as 'Mushr00w Uploader'. This activity coincides with the broader 'StopAndProtect' campaign, which repurposes compromised WordPress installations for malware delivery and C2 infrastructure. The high volume of automated attacks suggests a significant threat to any site using vulnerable versions of these widely deployed plugins.

Immediate patching is required for Super Forms (v6.3.314+) and Elementor Pro (v4.2.2+). Organizations should also audit their WordPress instances for indicators of compromise, specifically in the uploads directories.

Key Details

Threat Name

WordPress Plugin RCE Exploitation

Affects

Super Forms – Drag & Drop Form Builder (before 6.3.314), Elementor Pro (before 4.2.2), Elementor Pro <= 4.2.1, Elementor Website Builder Pro, Super Forms – Drag & Drop Form Builder (WordPress plugin), Joomla content editor extension, Elementor Pro versions prior to 4.2.2, WordPress core versions 4.7 to 7.0

Adversary

Mushr00w

Malware/Tools

Mushr00w_upl.php, Mushr00w Uploader, StopAndProtect

Report Score

8out of 10
Quality Score
Good
IOC Quality9
TTP Details9
Detection Guidance7
Enterprise Relevance9
Clarity & Structure8
Technical Depth8

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