# Exposed Hacker Server Reveals WP-SHELLSTORM Backdoor in Thousands of WordPress Sites

A hacker server was uncovered, revealing the WP-SHELLSTORM backdoor that has compromised thousands of WordPress sites. The campaign uses malicious plugins to gain unauthorized access, posing a significant security risk to website owners. This discovery highlights the ongoing vulnerability of widely-used content management systems.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/exposed-hacker-server-reveals-wp.html) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0530