NITDA alerts WordPress users in Nigeria over critical security vulnerability in LiteSpeed Cache plugin

Oct. 1, 2024 - Nairametrics

This vulnerability impacts the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress, a popular tool used to optimize website performance, and could allow attackers to gain full control over affected websites. Implications of the vulnerabilityNITDA noted that with over 5 million websites using the LiteSpeed Cache plugin, the potential impact of this vulnerability is significant.

Preventive measures for website administratorsTo mitigate the risk of exploitation, NITDA urges all WordPress website administrators using the LiteSpeed Cache plugin to take immediate action by updating the LiteSpeed Cache Plugin. To check for updates, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the “Plugins” section, and update LiteSpeed Cache if necessary,” NITDA stated.

What you should knowThe LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress is a tool that improves website performance and loading speed by caching website content and resources...