Attackers injected backdoors into three ShapedPlugin premium WordPress plugins on May 21, 2026, using the official update system to steal credentials and install hidden fake WooCommerce plugins on customer sites.
Each tainted package included a loader called LicenseLoader.php.
Wordfence has advised administrators to treat any premium installations from April through June 2026 as potentially compromised.
WordPress site owners should treat all premium ShapedPlugin installs from April through June 2026 as potentially compromised and audit for fake WooCommerce plugins immediately.
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