Security News > 2024 > February > Hackers exploit critical RCE flaw in Bricks WordPress site builder
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical remote code execution flaw impacting the Brick Builder Theme to run malicious PHP code on vulnerable sites.
The Bricks Builder Theme is a premium WordPress theme described as an innovative, community-driven visual site builder.
The Patchstack platform for security vulnerabilities in WordPress received the report and notified the Bricks team.
"Update all your Bricks sites to the latest Bricks 1.9.6.1 as soon as possible. But at least within the next 24 hours. The earlier, the better," the developer urged administrators.
Bricks users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.9.3.1 immediately either by navigating "Appearance > Themes" in the WordPress dashboard and clicking "Update," or manually from here.
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